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Tapas & canapé catering in Eastcote, Greater London
Planning tapas catering in Eastcote? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Eastcote
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ensure dishes are labelled
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
How our tapas catering works in Eastcote
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include tortilla española, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for drinks parties and receptions and anniversary parties.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Eastcote, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Eastcote (HA5, HA4, HA2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Eastcote
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Eastcote book us for occasions like:
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
Historic houses near Eastcote include Headstone Manor (1.7 miles north-east) and Ickenham Hall (2.7 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Towns and villages near Eastcote
More for events in Eastcote
What affects the price in Eastcote
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Where we can cook in Eastcote
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, Eastcote 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 will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Eastcote stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Drinks receptions around Eastcote
Eastcote is about 1 mile north-east of Ruislip, in Greater London. Across the HA5 area, we can cook for your guests. Eastcote is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Eastcote to London (14 miles away).
Historic buildings near Eastcote often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Eastcote House Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Wherever your event is in HA5, HA4 and HA2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Hill Road, Bridle Road and Cannon Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Pinner (1 mile north), Roxbourne (1 mile south-east), Pinner Green (1 mile north), Rayners Lane (1 mile south-east) and North Harrow (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and St. George's Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Islip Manor Meadows.
- Schools near Eastcote include Pinner High School (within half a mile south) and Heathfield School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Whittington pub (within half a mile east)
Eastcote questions
Can you cook in Eastcote House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Eastcote?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover Eastcote?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Eastcote and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
- 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