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Tapas & canapé catering in Wimbledon Chase, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wimbledon Chase: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Wimbledon Chase
About our tapas catering in Wimbledon Chase
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We are frequently asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and engagement drinks, with Serrano ham, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Wimbledon Chase, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Wimbledon Chase (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
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. At midsummer, it’s light in Wimbledon Chase until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
Wimbledon Chase is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
FAQs for Wimbledon Chase
Is parking a problem for events in Wimbledon Chase?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Wimbledon Chase?
Wimbledon Chase station, in Wimbledon Chase itself.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Tapas for events in Wimbledon Chase
Wimbledon Chase is about 1 mile south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW19, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Historic buildings near Wimbledon Chase frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the SW19, SW20 and SM4 postcode area. Local streets include Edna Road, Manor Road and Dorien Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Merton Park (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south), Wimbledon (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (2.2 miles west) and Chessington Castle Hill (5 miles south-west). Not far away are Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (within half a mile east) and Wimbledon School of Art (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Edward Rayne pub (0.7 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Wimbledon Chase and across Greater London
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Events we cater in Wimbledon Chase
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
Nearby historic houses include Southside House (1 mile north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.7 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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