Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Kensington events
Something 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 Kensington.
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Kensington
Where we can cook in Kensington
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
Kensington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Tapas catering for your event in Kensington
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and launches and office parties, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
For a London drinks party in Kensington, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Kensington stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm 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 suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Events we cater in Kensington
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, Kensington has its own station, Kensington Olympia station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kensington, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Questions from Kensington
What about parking in Kensington?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Kensington for guests?
Kensington Olympia station, in Kensington itself.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Places near Kensington
Also in Kensington
Drinks receptions around Kensington
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Kensington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Kensington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Parks such as Holland Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Barnabas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in W11, W8, W14 and SW7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square or the roads around them. Kensington sits on or near the A402 and B316, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). Kensington is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Not far away are WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Holland Park School (under half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Scarsdale Tavern (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
- 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