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Tapas Catering for Victoria events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Victoria and the surrounding area.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Victoria
Tapas catering for your event in Victoria
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For evening grazing and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, Serrano ham and albóndigas and more.
In Victoria, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Victoria (SW1V, SW1P, SW1X)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Victoria stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Events we cater in Victoria
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Victoria:
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as St. Michael's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
Why choose live paella in Victoria?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Greater London, including Victoria
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Victoria questions
Is parking a problem for events in Victoria?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Could we have live paella in Green Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in Victoria?
We do. We cook at events in Victoria and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
Victoria is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning tapas catering in Victoria? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Nearby places to Victoria
What else we do in Victoria
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Victoria: venues and local tips
Victoria is about 1 mile south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Victoria and nearby villages. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests travelling by rail: Victoria has its own station, London Victoria station. Nearby historic houses include Buckingham Palace (within half a mile north) and Apsley House (0.7 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Wherever your event is in SW1V, SW1P and SW1X, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Eaton Lane, Gerald Road and Wilton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A202 and A302, Victoria is simple for us to get to for your event. We also cook at events in Belgravia (1 mile north-west), Pimlico (1 mile south-east), Westminster (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Brompton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north) and Ruislip (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Baynard's Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Health Exhibition Centre (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Westminster Cathedral Choir School (under half a mile east) and Westminster City School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Wetherspoons pub (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Westminster St Margaret and St John (0.6 miles north-east) and London Library (0.9 miles north)
- 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