Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Grove Park, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Grove Park.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Grove Park
How our tapas catering works in Grove Park
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Grove Park. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, croquetas and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening grazing and engagement drinks.
For a London drinks party in Grove Park, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Grove Park (W4, TW9, SW14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Common questions in Grove Park
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Grove Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cover Grove Park?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Grove Park. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Where we can cook in Grove Park
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, Grove Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Also near Grove Park
What else we do in Grove Park
Drinks receptions around Grove Park
Grove Park is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Grove Park. Grove Park is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Historic buildings near Grove Park often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Dukes Meadows? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Here we cover the W4, TW9 and SW14 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Ibis Lane, Park Road and Cedars Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Grove Park, we cover Kew (1 mile west), Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile west), North Sheen (1 mile south-west), Turnham Green (1 mile north-east) and Chiswick (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (1.7 miles north) and Asian Music Museum (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Grove Park includes Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Grove Park include Chiswick School (less than half a mile east) and Kew College Prep (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (1.6 miles north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Grove Park until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Read more
- 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