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Tapas Catering in Southfields
Looking for tapas catering in Southfields? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Southfields
Your questions about tapas catering in Southfields
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Divine?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Southfields for guests?
Southfields has its own station: Earlsfield station.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Tapas catering in Southfields, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. On the menu are Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and engagement drinks.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Southfields. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Southfields (SW18, SW19, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Nearby places to Southfields
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What affects the price in Southfields
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Greater London, including Southfields
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Southfields
Southfields is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. From the centre of Southfields to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Southfields to London (about 6 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Divine. Parks such as King George's Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in SW18, SW19 and SW17, we can bring tapas catering to you. Local streets include Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Earlsfield (1 mile south-east), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Summerstown (1 mile south), Battersea (2 miles north-east) and Clapham Junction (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (0.6 miles north) and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Southfields Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Wandsworth School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Sergeant pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (2.9 miles south-east)
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Southfields is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For event organisers in Southfields
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Add a live paella main.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
Southfields is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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