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Tapas & canapé catering in Bedfont, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bedfont: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Bedfont events
Tapas catering in Bedfont, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Bedfont. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for birthday drinks and drinks parties and receptions.
For a London drinks party in Bedfont, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Bedfont (TW14, TW6, TW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Bedfont until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus 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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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas for events in Bedfont
Bedfont is about 1 mile west of Feltham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Bedfont, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Historic buildings near Bedfont often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station is about 0.7 miles away.
For tapas catering in TW14, TW6 and TW13, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Elm Road, New Road and East Road. If your venue is just outside Bedfont, we also cover West Bedfont (1 mile west), Feltham (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile north-east) and Hounslow (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east) and Hampstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Treaty Centre (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Schools near Bedfont include Space Studio West London (0.8 miles east) and Spelthorne College (1.4 miles south-west)
Who books tapas catering in Bedfont?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Strawberry Hill House (4.6 miles east) and Osterley House (4.7 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Bedfont
What’s the nearest station to Bedfont for guests?
The closest is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
What else we do in Bedfont
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Bedfont is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Why choose live paella in Bedfont?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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