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Tapas Catering for Bedford Park events
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 Bedford Park.
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Bedford Park
How our tapas catering works in Bedford Park
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include patatas bravas, croquetas and tortilla española, and we’re often booked for birthday drinks and tapas and paella menus.
For a London drinks party in Bedford Park, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Bedford Park (W4, W3, W12)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Bedford Park?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bedford Park book us for events such as:
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, Bedford Park has its own station, South Acton station.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Bedford Park hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Bedford Park 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Bedford Park
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Bedford Park: your questions answered
What about parking in Bedford Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much does tapas catering cost in Bedford Park?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
For event organisers in Bedford Park
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Bedford Park: venues and local tips
Bedford Park is about 2 miles east of Ealing, in Greater London. For an event in Bedford Park, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Bedford Park to London (about 7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Bedford Park often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Hogarth's House (0.9 miles south) and Emery Walker's House (1.1 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in W4, W3 and W12, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Meon Road, Kent Road and Bath Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Bedford Park, we cover Acton Green (1 mile west), Acton Vale (1 mile north-east), Acton (1 mile north), South Acton (1 mile west) and Hanger Hill (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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).
Nearby you will also find Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Asian Music Museum (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bedford Park include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Nearby schools include Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (0.7 miles north-west) and Ark Soane Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke Of Sussex Public House (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Acton (0.5 miles north-west) and Library for Iranian Studies (0.8 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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