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Tapas Catering in Harmondsworth
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Harmondsworth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Harmondsworth events
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
Harmondsworth 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
How our tapas catering works in Harmondsworth
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We are frequently asked to cater tapas starters and birthday drinks, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Harmondsworth. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Harmondsworth (UB7, TW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tapas for events in Harmondsworth
Harmondsworth is about 1 mile south-west of West Drayton, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Harmondsworth, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Harmondsworth to London (17 miles away).
Historic buildings near Harmondsworth often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, about 1 mile south.
For tapas catering in UB7 and TW6, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Moor Lane, Hatch Lane and High Street. Nearby, we also cater events in Longford (1 mile south-west), Sipson (1 mile north-east), Heathrow (2 miles south-east), Harlington (2 miles east) and Stanwell (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (12 miles east), Hampstead (14 miles east), Ruislip (7 miles north-east) and Brompton (14 miles east).
A little further out are British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles north) and Harlington (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Harmondsworth includes Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Harlington Community School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Inn (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Harmondsworth
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Places near Harmondsworth
Other catering in Harmondsworth
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Harmondsworth
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Harmondsworth for guests?
The closest is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you cater in Harmondsworth?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Harmondsworth and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Who books tapas catering in Harmondsworth?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Harmondsworth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Harmondsworth until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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