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Tapas & canapé catering in West Barnes, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Barnes: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in West Barnes
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
Tapas catering in West Barnes, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for evening grazing and birthday drinks.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in West Barnes, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- West Barnes (KT3, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Who books tapas catering in West Barnes?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
A picnic in Beverley Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
Receptions and parties in West Barnes
West Barnes is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Events in West Barnes are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Motspur Park station is in West Barnes itself. Historic buildings near West Barnes frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
We cook at events all over the KT3 and SW20 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Queens Road, Blakes Lane and Egmont Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Raynes Park (1 mile north-east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east) and New Malden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (3.7 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Kingston Hill Road area and Derwent Floodwash.
- Nearby schools include Raynes Park High School (less than half a mile north) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fountain pub (0.7 miles west)
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
As a London location, West Barnes is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in West Barnes
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
West Barnes: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for West Barnes?
West Barnes has its own station: Motspur Park station.
Is parking a problem for events in West Barnes?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in West Barnes is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Also near West Barnes
More for events in West Barnes
- 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