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Tapas Catering in Sutton Common
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sutton Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Sutton Common?
Tapas catering for your event in Sutton Common
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We are often asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and cocktail parties, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Sutton Common, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Sutton Common (SM4, SM3, SM1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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.
Towns and villages near Sutton Common
What else we do in Sutton Common
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Sutton Common
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Sutton Common and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Sutton Common until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Sutton Common is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Receptions and parties in Sutton Common
Sutton Common is about 3 miles south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Sutton Common will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Sutton Common is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Sutton Common to London (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, St Helier station is in Sutton Common itself. Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (2.1 miles south-west) and Southside House (2.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
This part of Greater London takes in SM4, SM3 and SM1. That could mean an event in a garden on Fir Road, Ash Road and Love Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Morden (1 mile north-west), Lower Morden (1 mile west), North Cheam (1 mile south-west), Cuddington (2 miles south-west) and Stoneleigh (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (8 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Helier Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Morden Park (park).
- Schools near Sutton Common include Glenthorne High School (within half a mile south) and Merton College (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Lord Nelson pub (0.8 miles west)
Events we cater in Sutton Common
They work for any size of event.
In Sutton Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sutton Common, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
What affects the price in Sutton Common
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sutton Common, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Your questions about tapas catering in Sutton Common
Can you cook in Morden Hall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Sutton Common?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much does tapas catering cost in Sutton Common?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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