Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Surbiton events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Surbiton and across Greater London.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Surbiton?
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
Surbiton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Tapas catering in Surbiton, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and anniversary parties.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Surbiton. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Surbiton (KT6, KT5, KT1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Surbiton
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
Historic houses near Surbiton include Hampton Court Palace (1.8 miles north-west) and Southside House (3.3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Surbiton is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Surbiton
We’re having a ceremony at St Mark's Church: can you cater afterwards?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Surbiton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Places near Surbiton
Other catering in Surbiton
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including Surbiton
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Surbiton
Surbiton is about 4 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Surbiton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mark's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Surbiton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across the KT6, KT5 and KT1 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on St Andrew's Square, South Bank and Hazelwood Court or the roads around them. Being close to the A240 and A3210, Surbiton is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. For events just outside Surbiton, we cover Berrylands (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (2 miles south-east), Chessington (2 miles south) and Worcester Park (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bentall Centre (1.4 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Surbiton include The Wood and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (under half a mile north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Coronation Hall pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles south)
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Surbiton
Organising a club, school or community event in Surbiton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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