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Tapas & canapé catering in Summerstown, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Summerstown and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
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Tapas catering for your event in Summerstown
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Summerstown. On the menu are albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for sharing tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests.
In Summerstown, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Summerstown (SW17, SW18, SW19)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Summerstown is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Perfect for your event in Summerstown
They work for any size of event.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
Parks such as King George's Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
Tapas for events in Summerstown
Summerstown is about 1 mile north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Summerstown will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Summerstown is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Summerstown, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in SW17, SW18 and SW19, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Weir Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road or the roads around them. You will find Summerstown on the A218, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Earlsfield (1 mile north), Southfields (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile south-east), Tooting (1 mile south-east) and South Wimbledon (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's (2.4 miles east) and Southside Wandsworth (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wandle Meadow Nature Park and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit (within half a mile south-east) and Hillcroft School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Leather Bottle pub (under half a mile north)
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Summerstown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Places near Summerstown
Other catering in Summerstown
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Summerstown
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Summerstown and across Greater London
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Summerstown: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Summerstown for guests?
Earlsfield station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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