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Tapas Catering for South Wimbledon events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in South Wimbledon and across Greater London.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in South Wimbledon
How our tapas catering works in South Wimbledon
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include tapas starters and canapés with welcome drinks, with Serrano ham, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in South Wimbledon, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- South Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Places near South Wimbledon
More for events in South Wimbledon
Tapas for events in South Wimbledon
South Wimbledon is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For tapas catering in South Wimbledon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. South Wimbledon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around South Wimbledon, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity.
This part of Greater London takes in SW19, SW20 and SW17. Whether your event is on Gap Road, Mina Road and York Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to South Wimbledon for tapas catering include Merton (1 mile south-east), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-east), Summerstown (1 mile north-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's (2.9 miles east) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north-east). The countryside around South Wimbledon includes Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Willington School (0.5 miles north-west) and Wimbledon High School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Wibbas Down Inn (less than half a mile west)
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Events we cater in South Wimbledon
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In South Wimbledon, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Nearby historic houses include Southside House (1.6 miles west) and Fulham Palace (3.6 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in South Wimbledon and across Greater London
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, South Wimbledon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in South Wimbledon
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
South Wimbledon questions
Can you cook in Wandle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in South Wimbledon stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Wimbledon, and we will put together a menu and price.
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