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Tapas & canapé catering in Hanworth, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hanworth. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
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About our tapas catering in Hanworth
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are frequently asked to cater sharing tapas starters and work receptions, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Hanworth, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Hanworth (TW13, TW12, TW2)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Hanworth stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Planning a tapas spread in Hanworth
Hanworth is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hanworth and the surrounding area. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
A picnic in Crane Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic houses near Hanworth include Strawberry Hill House (2 miles east) and Richmond House (2.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Here we cover the TW13, TW12 and TW2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Fir Road, New Road and Bel Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Hanworth, we cover Hampton (1 mile south-east), Hampton Hill (1 mile east), Fulwell (1 mile east), Whitton (2 miles north-east) and West Molesey (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (2.6 miles north) and Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Hanworth include Garden Lake and Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hanworth include Hampton Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Hampton School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (3 miles north-east)
Why choose live paella in Hanworth?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Catering across Greater London, including Hanworth
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Hanworth
Could we have live paella in Crane Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Richard's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hanworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Perfect for your event in Hanworth
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic buildings near Hanworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Add sangria or cava
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
Hanworth is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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