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Tapas Catering for Streatham Hill events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Streatham Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Streatham Hill
Common questions in Streatham Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Streatham Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you come to Streatham Hill?
We do. Streatham Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Tapas catering in Streatham Hill, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and anniversary parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Streatham Hill, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Streatham Hill (SW2, SW16, SW12)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Streatham Hill
Other catering in Streatham Hill
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Tapas for events in Streatham Hill
Streatham Hill is about 2 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. Events in Streatham Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Streatham Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the SW2, SW16 and SW12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Keymer Road, Romeyn Road and Palace Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A205, Streatham Hill is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Streatham Hill for tapas catering include Tulse Hill (1 mile north-east), Hyde farm estate (1 mile west), Streatham (1 mile south), Grange Mills (1 mile west) and Clapham Park (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (5 miles north) and Southside Wandsworth (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Streatham Hill include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include City Heights E-ACT Academy (under half a mile east) and Tulse Hill School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Holland Tringham pub (0.8 miles south)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (0.9 miles south-west)
The process
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. At midsummer, it is light in Streatham Hill until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Occasions we cook for in Streatham Hill
Tapas get people talking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Streatham Hill book us for events such as:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Historic houses near Streatham Hill include Kingswood House (1.9 miles east) and Carlyle's House (3.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- 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