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Tapas & canapé catering in Wimbledon, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wimbledon and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Wimbledon
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Wimbledon until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Tapas catering for your event in Wimbledon
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and birthday and anniversary parties, with Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Wimbledon. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17, SW18)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Wimbledon
What else we do in Wimbledon
Who books tapas catering in Wimbledon?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Wimbledon, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as St. Mark's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
FAQs for Wimbledon
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mark's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Wimbledon?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Wimbledon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
For event organisers in Wimbledon
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning a tapas spread in Wimbledon
Wimbledon is about 7 miles south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of Wimbledon to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Wimbledon to London (7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Wimbledon often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Wimbledon has its own station, Wimbledon station.
Tapas catering in SW19, SW20, SW17 and SW18 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on High Street Mews, High Street and Church Road. With the A218 and B235 close by, Wimbledon is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Wimbledon for tapas catering include Crooked Billet (1 mile west), Wimbledon Park (1 mile north), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south), Copse Hill (1 mile south-west) and Merton Park (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wimbledon Museum (under half a mile west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Wimbledon include Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Schools near Wimbledon include Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School (less than half a mile north-east) and Willington School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Dog & Fox pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (2.3 miles west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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