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Tapas & canapé catering in Hounslow, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hounslow and the surrounding area.
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- Tapas and paella menus
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Tapas catering in Hounslow
Tapas for events in Hounslow
Hounslow is about 9 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Events in Hounslow are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hounslow to London (11 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Hounslow frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Greater London takes in TW3, TW7 and TW2, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as New Road, Ivy Road and Bell Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Ivybridge (1 mile south-east), Lampton (1 mile north-west), Isleworth (1 mile east) and Spring Grove (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
A little further out are Museum of Army Music (0.8 miles south) and South Middlesex Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hounslow include Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Kingsley Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Royal Military School of Music (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Moon Under Water pub (0.8 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (within half a mile north)
Tapas catering in Hounslow, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we’re often booked for sharing boards for evening guests and receptions and drinks parties.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Hounslow, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Hounslow (TW3, TW7, TW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Hounslow
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Hounslow?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Hounslow is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Hounslow and across Greater London
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Hounslow
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
Hounslow 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.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Tapas go out to the tables.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Occasions we cook for in Hounslow
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hounslow:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
Nearby historic houses include Osterley House (1.6 miles north) and Richmond House (1.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Hounslow
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
- 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