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Tapas Catering for Brackenbury Village events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Brackenbury Village. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Brackenbury Village
About our tapas catering in Brackenbury Village
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Brackenbury Village. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Brackenbury Village (W6, W12, W14)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Brackenbury Village?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Events in Brackenbury Village and across Greater London
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Brackenbury Village is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Nearby places to Brackenbury Village
What else we do in Brackenbury Village
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Brackenbury Village 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Drinks receptions around Brackenbury Village
Brackenbury Village is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the W6 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Innocents. If you are looking at a historic venue around Brackenbury Village, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the W6, W12 and W14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Adie Road, Stowe Road and Percy Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Brackenbury Village for tapas catering include Hammersmith (1 mile south-east), Brook Green (1 mile east), Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west), Chiswick (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ladbroke Estate (1.4 miles north-east) and West London Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include West London Free School (less than half a mile south) and Corona Theatre School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Salutation pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Brackenbury Village
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Innocents?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Brackenbury Village?
Shepherds Bush station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Who books tapas catering in Brackenbury Village?
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Nearby historic houses include Kelmscott House (0.6 miles south) and Emery Walker's House (0.8 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- 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