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Tapas Catering for Kensal Town events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Kensal Town.
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Kensal Town
Tapas catering in Kensal Town, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Kensal Town. For engagement parties and drinks reception canapés, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In Kensal Town, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Kensal Town (W10, W9, W11)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kensal Town, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Drinks receptions around Kensal Town
Kensal Town is about 2 miles north of Kensington, in Greater London. Events in Kensal Town are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Kensal Town is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Kensington Palace (1.6 miles south-east) and Sambourne House (1.7 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Emslie Horniman's Pleasance have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in W10, W9 and W11, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Peach Road, Parry Road and Barlby Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Kensal Town is on the A4207, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Kensington (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile south), Kensal Rise (1 mile north-west), Queen's Park (1 mile north-east) and Kensal Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles south) and Westfield London (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kensal Town include Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include All Saints Catholic College (within half a mile south-west) and Maida Vale School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (under half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Kensal Town and the whole of Greater London
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
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Other catering in Kensal Town
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
Kensal Town questions
Is parking a problem for events in Kensal Town?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Could we have live paella in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
How much does tapas catering cost in Kensal Town?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Kensal Town stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Kensal Town is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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