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Tapas Catering for South Lambeth events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in South Lambeth. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in South Lambeth?
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in South Lambeth
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How our tapas catering works in South Lambeth
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook tortilla española, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we are often booked for tapas and paella menus and table tapas as a starter.
In South Lambeth, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- South Lambeth (SW8, SW9, SW1P)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near South Lambeth
What else we do in South Lambeth
Your questions about tapas catering in South Lambeth
Is parking a problem for events in South Lambeth?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for South Lambeth?
Vauxhall station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Occasions we cook for in South Lambeth
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
In South Lambeth and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Parks such as Vauxhall Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
What affects the price in South Lambeth
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in South Lambeth
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning a tapas spread in South Lambeth
South Lambeth is about 1 mile south-west of Kennington, in Greater London. For tapas catering in South Lambeth, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Historic houses near South Lambeth include Buckingham Palace (1.8 miles north-west) and Clarence House (1.9 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: Vauxhall station is about 0.6 miles away.
Tapas catering in SW8, SW9 and SW1P is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Lett Road, Rita Road and Lorn Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. South Lambeth sits on or near the A203, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Little Portugal (1 mile south), Kennington (1 mile north-east), Oval (1 mile north-east), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Stockwell (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are City and Liberty of Westminster (1.5 miles north) and Gabriel's Wharf (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Platanos College (under half a mile south-east) and Durand Academy (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Canton Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (1.4 miles north)
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in South Lambeth is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff