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Tapas Catering in Isleworth
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Isleworth and the surrounding area.
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Isleworth
Tapas catering for your event in Isleworth
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas, and we’re often booked for birthday and anniversary parties and welcome-drink canapés.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Isleworth. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Isleworth (TW7, TW1, TW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Isleworth 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 will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Isleworth
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning a tapas spread in Isleworth
Isleworth is about 2 miles north of Twickenham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Isleworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Isleworth to London (10 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Isleworth station is in Isleworth itself. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
For tapas catering in TW7, TW1 and TW3, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Upper Square, London Road and Shire Horse Way; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodlands (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile south-east), Ivybridge (1 mile south-west), Spring Grove (1 mile north-west) and Hounslow (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
A little further out are Treaty Centre (1.5 miles west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Isleworth include Gumley House RC Convent School (within half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (0.8 miles west)
Events we cater in Isleworth
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Isleworth and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
Parks such as Old Deer Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
Your questions about tapas catering in Isleworth
Can you cook in Old Deer Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come to Isleworth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Isleworth. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Isleworth stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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