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Tapas & canapé catering in Hayes, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Hayes. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Hayes
Tapas catering for your event in Hayes
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and tapas before paella.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Hayes. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning a tapas spread in Hayes
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Hayes, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hayes is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Hayes to London (about 10 miles away).
Historic buildings near Hayes frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Hayes has its own station, Hayes (Kent) station.
Wherever your event is in BR4 and BR2, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east) and The Mall (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Nearby schools include Hayes School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles north)
Hayes questions
Is parking a problem for events in Hayes?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary the Virgin?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Hayes is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Hayes until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose live paella in Hayes?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Hayes and the whole of Greater London
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Other catering in Hayes
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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