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Tapas & canapé catering in Hounslow, 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 Hounslow.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Hounslow?
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
Hounslow 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
How our tapas catering works in Hounslow
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For cocktail parties and welcome-drink canapés, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo and more.
In Hounslow, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hounslow (TW13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Hounslow has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Hounslow
Hounslow is about 1 mile north of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Hounslow or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hounslow to Guildford (14 miles away).
Parks such as Sunbury Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Dunstan.
This part of Greater London takes in TW13. If your venue is just outside Hounslow, we also cover Ashford Common (1 mile south-west), Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south), Feltham (1 mile north-east) and Bedfont (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south) and Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south)
Why choose tapas catering in Hounslow?
Tapas are sociable food.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hounslow and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Historic buildings near Hounslow often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Hounslow
What about parking in Hounslow?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Dunstan: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and 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