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Tapas Catering for Bayswater events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bayswater and the surrounding area.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Bayswater events
Tapas catering in Bayswater, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook croquetas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for work receptions and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a London drinks party in Bayswater, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Bayswater (W2, W8, W11)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Bayswater hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Bayswater
More for events in Bayswater
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Receptions and parties in Bayswater
Bayswater is about 1 mile north-east of Kensington, in Greater London. For an event in Bayswater, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 764 places in Greater London.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Essex Street Chapel. Historic buildings near Bayswater often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in W2, W8 and W11, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Dukes Lane, Salem Road and Aubrey Road. Being close to the A4204 and A4206, Bayswater is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Bayswater, we also cover Westbourne (1 mile north), Westbourne Green (1 mile north), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Paddington (1 mile north-east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kensington Arcade (0.6 miles south) and Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Bayswater include Lansdowne College (within half a mile north-east) and Kensington School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Churchill Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.6 miles west) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Bayswater stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Bayswater
Can you cater a reception after a service at Essex Street Chapel?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Bayswater?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Perfect for your event in Bayswater
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bayswater book us for events such as:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
Parks such as Kensington Palace Green have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Bayswater is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- 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