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Tapas Catering in Kew
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Kew: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Kew?
Tapas catering in Kew, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and drinks reception canapés.
In Kew, 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 it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Kew (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Kew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Kew questions
What about parking in Kew?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Which station should guests use for Kew?
The closest is Chiswick station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Drinks receptions around Kew
Kew is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Kew, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Kew is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Kew Green? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in W4, TW9 and TW8. Local streets include Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A3000, Kew is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. For events just outside Kew, we cover Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile east), North Sheen (1 mile south), Gunnersbury (1 mile north) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Local schools include Kew College Prep (less than half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Perfect for your event in Kew
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Kew, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
Where we can cook in Kew
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
Kew 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Sangria and bar staff.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
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How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Kew is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Kew? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose live paella in Kew?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- 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