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Tapas & canapé catering in Hanger Hill, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Hanger Hill.
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Hanger Hill events
Tapas catering for your event in Hanger Hill
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course.
For a London drinks party in Hanger Hill, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hanger Hill (W3, W5, NW10)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
Hanger Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
Hanger Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hanger Hill for guests?
Acton Main Line station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Ascension: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater in Hanger Hill?
Yes, we do. Hanger Hill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Planning a tapas spread in Hanger Hill
Hanger Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Acton, in Greater London. Events in Hanger Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hanger Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hanger Hill to London (about 8 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Acton Main Line station is about 0.7 miles away. Historic houses near Hanger Hill include Pitzhanger Manor (1.2 miles south-west) and Gunnersbury Park (1.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Wherever your event is in W3, W5 and NW10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Noel Road, Vale Lane and Links Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Hanger Hill for tapas catering include Park Royal (1 mile north-east), West Twyford (1 mile north), Acton (1 mile south-east), South Acton (1 mile south) and Acton Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (4 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
A little further out are London Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north) and London Transport Museum Depot (1 mile south). Not far away are Castlebar Hill and Hanger Hill Wood.
- Schools near Hanger Hill include The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west) and The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sir Michael Balcon pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (0.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.1 miles south-east)
Perfect for your event in Hanger Hill
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hanger Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
A picnic in Ealing Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
Places near Hanger Hill
Other catering in Hanger Hill
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Hanger Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Hanger Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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