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Tapas Catering for Acton Green events
Planning tapas catering in Acton Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Acton Green
Acton Green questions
Is parking a problem for events in Acton Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Tapas catering in Acton Green, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and drinks reception canapés.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Acton Green, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Acton Green (W4, W3, W2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Acton Green
Acton Green is about 2 miles east of Ealing, in Greater London. From the centre of Acton Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Acton Green to London (7 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Hogarth's House (0.9 miles south) and Chiswick House (1.2 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in W4, W3 and W2, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Meon Road, Kent Road and Bollo Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Acton Green for tapas catering include Bedford Park (1 mile east), Acton (1 mile north), Acton Vale (1 mile north-east), South Acton (1 mile west) and Hanger Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Asian Music Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Acton (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Acton Green include Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Schools near Acton Green include Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (0.6 miles north-west) and Ark Soane Academy (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke Of Sussex Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (0.7 miles north-west)
Perfect for your event in Acton Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Acton Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Acton Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Acton Green?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
- 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