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Tapas Catering in Walworth
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Walworth: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Walworth
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
How our tapas catering works in Walworth
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook tortilla española, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Walworth. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Walworth (SE1P, SE17, SE1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Walworth
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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:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, Walworth 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Walworth: venues and local tips
Walworth is about 1 mile south of London, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Walworth and nearby villages. We cook in 764 places in Greater London.
Historic buildings near Walworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Lady Margaret Church.
We cater events across the SE1P, SE17 and SE1 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Mina Road, Ash Avenue and Angel Lane. Other places close to Walworth for tapas catering include London (1 mile north), Bermondsey (1 mile north-east), Camberwell (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile east) and Denmark Hill (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Minories (1.6 miles north-east) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Walworth include University Academy of Engineering South Bank (within half a mile south-east) and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lord Nelson pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (1.3 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Walworth
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Parks such as Nursery Row Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Walworth until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Walworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Walworth
Which station should guests use for Walworth?
Elephant & Castle station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is parking a problem for events in Walworth?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Walworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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