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Tapas & canapé catering in Chiswick, Greater London
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chiswick.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
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Tapas catering in Chiswick, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We’re frequently asked to cater launches and office parties and evening grazing, with gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and croquetas.
In Chiswick, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Chiswick (W4, SW14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Chiswick until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Chiswick? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Chiswick
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Parks such as Turnham Green have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
Drinks receptions around Chiswick
Chiswick is about 1 mile south of Acton, in Greater London. From the centre of Chiswick to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Chiswick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Chiswick to London (about 7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Chiswick often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Chiswick station is about 0.8 miles away.
We cater events across the W4 and SW14 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Pumping Station Road, Dale Street and Devonshire Road. If your venue is just outside Chiswick, we also cover Turnham Green (1 mile south), Old Chiswick (1 mile south-east), Grove Park (1 mile south-west), Gunnersbury (1 mile west) and Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Livat Hammersmith (1.2 miles east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Campden Hill and Duke's Hollow.
- Nearby schools include Chiswick School (0.6 miles south) and The Swedish School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Mawson Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.3 miles north-west)
Other catering in Chiswick
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chiswick, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Chiswick
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Chiswick: your questions answered
What about parking in Chiswick?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Chiswick?
Chiswick station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, Chiswick is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
On the menu in Chiswick
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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