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Tapas & canapé catering in Hayes, Greater London
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hayes.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Hayes
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Hayes, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for tapas before paella and welcome-drink canapés.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Hayes. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Hayes until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Hayes 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 before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Perfect for your event in Hayes
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hayes:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Historic buildings near Hayes frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Hayes
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Hayes?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Other catering in Hayes
Planning a tapas spread in Hayes
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. From the centre of Hayes to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Hayes include Northolt Manor (3 miles north-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.3 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south.
For tapas catering in UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square. With the A312 close by, Hayes is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Hayes, we cover Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near Hayes include Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Local schools include Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Rosedale College (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south)
- 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