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Tapas Catering in Hanwell
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hanwell and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Hanwell
Tapas catering in Hanwell, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are patatas bravas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and tapas starters.
In Hanwell, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Hanwell has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Hanwell is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Towns and villages near Hanwell
More for events in Hanwell
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Hanwell and the whole of Greater London
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Perfect for your event in Hanwell
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mellitus.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Drinks receptions around Hanwell
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Events in Hanwell are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Historic buildings near Hanwell often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Pitzhanger Manor (1.3 miles east) and Boston Manor (1.4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cover events in every part of W7, W13 and UB2 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A4001, Hanwell is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
A little further out are Treaty Centre (3 miles south) and Ealing Hospital (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Schools near Hanwell include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Arms (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.3 miles east)
Your questions about tapas catering in Hanwell
Can you cook in Drayton Green?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mellitus?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you cover Hanwell?
Yes, we do. Hanwell is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
- 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