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Tapas & canapé catering in Heston, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Heston. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Heston
Tapas catering in Heston, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. On the menu are Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and work receptions.
For a London drinks party in Heston, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Heston (TW5, UB2, TW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Heston until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TW5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Heston: venues and local tips
Heston is about 2 miles south of Southall, in Greater London. From the centre of Heston to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Heston is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Osterley House (1.2 miles east) and Boston Manor (2.6 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Southall station is about 1.4 miles away.
Wherever your event is in TW5, UB2 and TW3, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Fern Lane, Sutton Road and Eton Avenue. Being close to the A3005, Heston is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in North Hyde (1 mile north), Norwood Green (1 mile north-east), Lampton (1 mile south-east), Hounslow West (1 mile south) and Osterley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hounslow Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
- Schools near Heston include Heston Community School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Heston
More for events in Heston
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, Heston is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 before booking.
On the menu in Heston
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Heston and the whole of Greater London
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
Questions from Heston
We’re having a ceremony at St Leonard's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can 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 Heston for guests?
Southall station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Heston
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Heston
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Heston:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Heston, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- 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