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Tapas Catering for Hillingdon events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hillingdon and across Greater London.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Hillingdon
Planning a tapas spread in Hillingdon
Hillingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Hayes, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Hillingdon and the surrounding area. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, West Drayton station is about 2.2 miles away.
Anywhere in UB10, UB8, UB9 and HA4, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include The Larches, Brampton Road and Clifton Gardens, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Hillingdon sits on or near the B465 and B467, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Uxbridge (1 mile west), Ickenham (1 mile north), Cowley (2 miles south-west), Yiewsley (2 miles south-west) and Hayes (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.4 miles north-west) and Hillingdon Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Gutteridge Wood and Meadows.
- Schools near Hillingdon include Oak Wood School (within half a mile north-east) and Highfield Primary School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (0.6 miles west)
Tapas catering for your event in Hillingdon
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re often asked to cater birthday drinks and canapés with welcome drinks, with Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Hillingdon, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Hillingdon (UB10, UB8, UB9, HA4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Hillingdon stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Questions from Hillingdon
Is parking a problem for events in Hillingdon?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Planning tapas catering in Hillingdon? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Hillingdon 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Hillingdon and across Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price And The cost guide.
More for events in Hillingdon
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
- 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