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Tapas & canapé catering in Fulwell, Greater London
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Fulwell and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
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Tapas catering in Fulwell, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, serving gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
For a London drinks party in Fulwell, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Fulwell (TW11, TW2, TW12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Fulwell
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, Fulwell 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.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Fulwell
What else we do in Fulwell
Occasions we cook for in Fulwell
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
Nearby historic houses include Strawberry Hill House (0.6 miles north-east) and Richmond House (1.1 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Fulwell: venues and local tips
Fulwell is about 1 mile south of Twickenham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Fulwell, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Historic buildings near Fulwell often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Parks such as Carlisle Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Anywhere in TW11, TW2 and TW12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Mays Road, Royal Road and Grove Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A311 and A313, Fulwell is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater events in Strawberry Hill (1 mile north-east), Hampton Hill (1 mile south-west), Teddington (1 mile south-east), Twickenham (1 mile north) and Whitton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles north) and Treaty Centre (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Fulwell includes Kew Gardens Lake and Ham Lands.
- Local schools include Waldegrave School (under half a mile north-west) and Thames Valley Grammar School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Pope's Grotto pub (0.8 miles north-east)
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Fulwell has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Fulwell?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Fulwell hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Fulwell questions
Can you cook in Carlisle Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Fulwell?
Fulwell has its own station: Fulwell station.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
- 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