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Tapas Catering for Streatham events
Looking for tapas catering in Streatham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Streatham
Receptions and parties in Streatham
Streatham is about 5 miles south of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Streatham or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Streatham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
A picnic in Streatham Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic houses near Streatham include Kingswood House (2 miles east) and Carlyle's House (4.3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cover events in every part of the SW16, SW2, CR4 and SW12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Stanthorpe Road, Gleneagle Mews and Madeira Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Streatham on the A205 and A216, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Streatham for tapas catering include Streatham Park (1 mile west), Furzedown (1 mile west), Streatham Hill (1 mile north), Hyde farm estate (1 mile north) and Grange Mills (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Tooting Bec Hospital (1 mile west) and Clockworks Museum (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Streatham include Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (0.5 miles south-east) and Waldorf School of South West London (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Holland Tringham pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (less than half a mile north-west)
Tapas catering in Streatham, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and sharing tapas starters, serving albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
For a London drinks party in Streatham, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Streatham (SW16, SW2, CR4, SW12)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Streatham?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Streatham station is in Streatham itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nearby places to Streatham
What else we do in Streatham
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
As a London location, Streatham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Streatham
Can you cook in Streatham Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in Streatham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Streatham is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
- 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