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Tapas & canapé catering in Cowley, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Cowley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Cowley
Planning a tapas spread in Cowley
Cowley is about 2 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Cowley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Cowley to London (about 17 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Cowley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Laurence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Greater London takes in UB8, UB7 and UB10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Iver Lane, High Road and The Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Uxbridge (1 mile north), Yiewsley (1 mile south-east), Hillingdon (2 miles north-east), Thorney (2 miles south) and New Denham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (12 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east), Ruislip (5 miles north-east) and Brompton (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find British Airways Heritage Collection (0.7 miles north-west) and The Chimes (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Cowley includes Uxbridge Moor and Northala Fields.
- Nearby schools include Uxbridge High School (0.7 miles north-east) and West Middlesex College (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (within half a mile north)
Tapas catering for your event in Cowley
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a London drinks party in Cowley, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Cowley (UB8, UB7, UB10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Cowley is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Cowley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Cowley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cowley
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Cowley questions
Which station should guests use for Cowley?
The closest is West Drayton station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What about parking in Cowley?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Also near Cowley
Other catering in Cowley
Events we cater in Cowley
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is West Drayton station, about 1.3 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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