Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Vauxhall
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Vauxhall and across Greater London.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Vauxhall
How our tapas catering works in Vauxhall
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s work receptions and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook padrón peppers, croquetas and albóndigas for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Vauxhall, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Vauxhall (SE11, SW1P, SW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Vauxhall: venues and local tips
Vauxhall is about 1 mile south-west of London, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Vauxhall. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests travelling by rail: Vauxhall station is in Vauxhall itself. Nearby historic houses include Benjamin Franklin House (1.2 miles north) and Buckingham Palace (1.2 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in SE11, SW1P and SW8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Gibson Road, Langley Lane and Randall Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Vauxhall sits on or near the A3203 and A3204, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Lambeth (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south), Oval (1 mile south), Newington Butts (1 mile east) and St George's Fields (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (4 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Newport Street Gallery (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Lambeth School of Art (within half a mile south) and Lilian Baylis Technology School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Gardeners pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (0.5 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (0.7 miles north-west)
Who books tapas catering in Vauxhall?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Vauxhall, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as St Peter's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, Vauxhall is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Vauxhall is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
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:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
Why choose live paella in Vauxhall?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- We cover Vauxhall and the whole of Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Questions from Vauxhall
What about parking in Vauxhall?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
We’re having a ceremony at St Peter'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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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More for events in Vauxhall
- 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