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Tapas Catering for Connaught Village events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Connaught Village. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
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About our tapas catering in Connaught Village
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for evening sharing boards and tapas and paella menus.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Connaught Village. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Connaught Village (W1U, W1H, W2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Connaught Village
Connaught Village is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of Connaught Village to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Connaught Village is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Connaught Village, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist.
We cover events in every part of W1U, W1H and W2 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Craven Road, Harbet Road and Edgware Road. Connaught Village is on the A40 and A402, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Hyde Park Estate (1 mile west), Tyburn (1 mile south-east), Paddington (1 mile north-west), City of Westminster (1 mile east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Harrods (1 mile south) and Dunhill Museum & Archive (0.6 miles east). Not far away are The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include International Community School (under half a mile north-west) and North Westminster Community School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of Kendal pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Society of Medicine Library (0.8 miles east) and Westminster St James (1.3 miles east)
Towns and villages near Connaught Village
More for events in Connaught Village
For event organisers in Connaught Village
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Connaught Village is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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 Connaught Village hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Connaught Village
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Connaught Village is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Connaught Village, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Connaught Village: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Evangelist: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Connaught Village for guests?
The closest is London Paddington station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
- 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