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Tapas & canapé catering in Teddington, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Teddington.
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Teddington
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tapas catering in Teddington, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Teddington. We cook Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for drinks reception canapés and evening sharing boards.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Teddington, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Teddington (TW11, TW12, TW2, TW1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Teddington and the whole of Greater London
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Teddington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Teddington questions
Could we have live paella in Bushy Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Teddington?
Teddington station, in Teddington itself.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater in Teddington?
We do. Teddington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Teddington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose tapas catering in Teddington?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Teddington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
Parks such as Bushy Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Receptions and parties in Teddington
Teddington is about 5 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Teddington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Teddington. Teddington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Teddington has its own station, Teddington station. Historic houses near Teddington include Strawberry Hill House (0.8 miles north) and Richmond House (1.3 miles north). 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 TW11, TW12, TW2 and TW1, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Teddington on the A311 and A313, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Teddington for tapas catering include Strawberry Hill (1 mile north), Fulwell (1 mile north-west), Hampton Hill (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile north-east) and Eel Pie Island (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bentall Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Teddington includes Ham Lands and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Teddington include Turing House School (under half a mile west) and Newland House School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Park Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (3 miles east)
- 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