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Tapas & canapé catering in Wallington, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Wallington. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Wallington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How our tapas catering works in Wallington
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We are often asked to cater birthday drinks and office parties and launches, with Serrano ham, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Wallington. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Wallington (SM6, SM5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Wallington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Wallington questions
Is parking a problem for events in Wallington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Carshalton Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you come to Wallington?
We do. Wallington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Wallington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
Events we cater in Wallington
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Wallington has its own station, Wallington station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
Tapas for events in Wallington
Wallington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Wallington or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Wallington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wallington to London (about 10 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wallington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Carshalton Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in SM6 and SM5, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Wallington Square, London Road and Maldon Road. You will find Wallington on the A237 and B271, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Wallington, we cover Bandonhill (1 mile east), Carshalton (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-east), The Wrythe (1 mile north-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital For Children (1.4 miles south-west) and Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Wallington includes Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Wallington County Grammar School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Dukes Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.2 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