Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hammersmith, Greater London
Something 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 Hammersmith.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Hammersmith
How our tapas catering works in Hammersmith
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and drinks reception canapés, with padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Hammersmith, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Hammersmith (W6, W14, W12, W4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Hammersmith
What else we do in Hammersmith
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Hammersmith has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hammersmith? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, Hammersmith is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Hammersmith
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.8 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Hammersmith
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Hammersmith
Hammersmith is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Hammersmith, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Hammersmith is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Hammersmith to London (6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Kelmscott House (0.5 miles south-west) and Emery Walker's House (0.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Parks such as Brook Green have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in W6, W14, W12 and W4, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as The Square, Ravenscourt Square and Westcroft Square or the roads around them. Other places close to Hammersmith for tapas catering include Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west), Brook Green (1 mile east), North End (1 mile east), West Kensington (1 mile east) and Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Livat Hammersmith (within half a mile south) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Nearby schools include West London Free School (less than half a mile west) and Corona Theatre School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duke of Hammersmith pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (under half a mile west) and Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles north-east)
Hammersmith: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hammersmith for guests?
The closest is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What about parking in Hammersmith?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
- 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