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Tapas Catering for St George's Fields events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across St George's Fields and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near St George's Fields
Drinks receptions around St George's Fields
St George's Fields is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. For tapas catering in St George's Fields, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London.
After a ceremony at a church such as Former Church of St Jude, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: St George's Fields has its own station, Elephant & Castle station.
Here we cover the SE1, SE11 and SE17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around St George's Fields include the A300 and A302, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Elephant and Castle (1 mile south-east), Newington Butts (1 mile south-east), Vauxhall (1 mile south-west), Lambeth (1 mile south-west) and Westminster (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north) and Kirkaldy Testing Museum (0.5 miles north). The countryside around St George's Fields includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west) and London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Duke Of Clarence Public House (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (0.6 miles west) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1 mile west)
Tapas catering in St George's Fields, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and evening grazing, serving Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
For a London drinks party in St George's Fields, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- St George's Fields (SE1, SE11, SE17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
St George's Fields: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in St George's Fields?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at Former Church of St Jude: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in St George's Fields? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Towns and villages near St George's Fields
What else we do in St George's Fields
Events we cater in St George's Fields
Tapas get people talking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in St George's Fields book us for occasions like:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around St George's Fields, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, St George's Fields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in St George's Fields until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in St George's Fields?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Greater London, including St George's Fields
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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