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Tapas Catering in The Wrythe
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in The Wrythe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
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Tapas catering in The Wrythe, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and sharing tapas starters, with Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in The Wrythe. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- The Wrythe (SM5, SM6, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in The Wrythe
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in The Wrythe has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
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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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
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What else we do in The Wrythe
Why choose tapas catering in The Wrythe?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in The Wrythe, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
Historic buildings near The Wrythe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Questions from The Wrythe
What’s the nearest station to The Wrythe for guests?
The Wrythe has its own station: Carshalton station.
Could we have live paella in Carshalton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much does tapas catering cost in The Wrythe?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Drinks receptions around The Wrythe
The Wrythe is about 7 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. Events in The Wrythe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. The Wrythe is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from The Wrythe to London (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, The Wrythe has its own station, Carshalton station. Parks such as Carshalton Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cover events in every part of SM5, SM6 and SM1. We can cater an event on streets such as Elm Road, Byne Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to The Wrythe for tapas catering include Carshalton (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile south-east), Rosehill (1 mile north-west), St Helier (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.8 miles south-west) and Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near The Wrythe include The Spinney Local Nature Reserve and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Carshalton High School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (within half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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