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Tapas Catering in Acton Vale
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Acton Vale. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Acton Vale events
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Acton Vale is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering for your event in Acton Vale
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and tapas before paella, we can cook Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Acton Vale, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Acton Vale (W12, W3, W4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Acton Vale
Acton Vale is about 2 miles west of Kensington, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Acton Vale, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Emery Walker's House (1.2 miles south) and Kelmscott House (1.3 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Acton Central station, about 0.5 miles west.
This part of Greater London takes in W12, W3 and W4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Shaa Road, Vyner Road and Emlyn Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Acton Vale, we cover Bedford Park (1 mile south-west), Acton (1 mile west), Acton Green (1 mile south-west), White City (1 mile east) and Shepherd's Bush (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Culture House (1.1 miles east) and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Acton Vale includes Kew Gardens Lake and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include Star Chamber Academy (under half a mile east) and Phoenix Academy (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Princess Victoria Pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Acton (0.7 miles west) and Library for Iranian Studies (1 mile west)
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Acton Vale? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Occasions we cook for in Acton Vale
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St Saviour's Centre for the Deaf, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Towns and villages near Acton Vale
What else we do in Acton Vale
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, Acton Vale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Acton Vale hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Acton Vale and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
Your questions about tapas catering in Acton Vale
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Saviour's Centre for the Deaf?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Wormholt Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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