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Tapas Catering for Tolworth events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Tolworth.
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Tolworth events
Occasions we cook for in Tolworth
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic houses near Tolworth include Fitznells Manor (2.5 miles south-east) and Hampton Court Palace (2.8 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Tapas catering in Tolworth, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include tapas starters and birthday drinks, serving tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
For a London drinks party in Tolworth, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Tolworth (KT5, KT6, KT3)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Tolworth?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Greater London, including Tolworth
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Tolworth questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Emmanuel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Tolworth?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Tolworth has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Tolworth is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Places near Tolworth
What else we do in Tolworth
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Tolworth
Tolworth is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Tolworth, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Tolworth is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
A picnic in Hogsmill LNR? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. After a ceremony at a church such as Emmanuel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in KT5, KT6 and KT3, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Pyne Road, Ewell Road and Derby Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Tolworth, we also cover Berrylands (1 mile north), Old Malden (1 mile south-east), Surbiton (1 mile north-west), Worcester Park (1 mile south-east) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 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).
A little further out are Tolworth Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Southwood Open Space and The Lake.
- Local schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.1 miles west)
- 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