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Tapas Catering for Wimbledon Park events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Wimbledon Park. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Wimbledon Park
Tapas catering in Wimbledon Park, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is cocktail parties and engagement drinks, we can cook patatas bravas, croquetas and albóndigas and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Wimbledon Park. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Wimbledon Park (SW19, SW18)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Wimbledon Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wimbledon Park
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Wimbledon Park stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Wimbledon Park
What about parking in Wimbledon Park?
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 Park?
The closest is Earlsfield station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Receptions and parties in Wimbledon Park
Wimbledon Park is about 1 mile north of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the SW19 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wimbledon Park to London (about 7 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Wimbledon Park, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as King George's Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cater events across SW19 and SW18 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Dora Road, Church Road and Arthur Road. Main roads around Wimbledon Park include the A218, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Wimbledon (1 mile south), Crooked Billet (1 mile south-west), Copse Hill (2 miles south-west), Merton Park (2 miles south) and Wimbledon Chase (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (under half a mile west) and Southside Wandsworth (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Local schools include Ricards Lodge High School (0.5 miles south) and Linden Lodge School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Leather Bottle pub (0.9 miles east)
- Other local spots include Coombe (2.6 miles west)
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Nearby places to Wimbledon Park
Other catering in Wimbledon Park
Why choose tapas catering in Wimbledon Park?
They work for any size of event.
In Wimbledon Park and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
Historic houses near Wimbledon Park include Southside House (1.8 miles south-west) and Fulham Palace (2.4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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