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Tapas & canapé catering in Acton, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Acton.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Acton?
Tapas catering for your event in Acton
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and birthday drinks, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Acton, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Acton (W3, W4, NW10, W12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Acton: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Acton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Ealing Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you come to Acton?
We do. Acton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
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What else we do in Acton
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Acton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or W3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
Acton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Occasions we cook for in Acton
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Acton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include Gunnersbury Park (1.4 miles south-west) and Hogarth's House (1.6 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Receptions and parties in Acton
Acton is about 3 miles west of Kensington, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Acton and the surrounding area. Acton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
A picnic in Ealing Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, Acton has its own station, Acton Central station.
This part of Greater London takes in W3, W4, NW10 and W12. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Church Road and Woodhurst Road or the roads around them. With the B490 and A4000 close by, Acton is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Acton, we also cover Acton Vale (1 mile east), Acton Green (1 mile south), Bedford Park (1 mile south), Hanger Hill (1 mile north-west) and South Acton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Westfield London (2 miles east) and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Castlebar Hill and Hanger Hill Wood.
- Nearby schools include Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (less than half a mile south-west) and Ark Soane Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windmill pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (within half a mile south) and Library for Iranian Studies (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose live paella in Acton?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Acton hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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