Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Little Venice, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Little Venice and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Little Venice
Tapas catering in Little Venice, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and drinks reception canapés.
For a London drinks party in Little Venice, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Little Venice (W2, W9, NW8)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Little Venice
Tapas get people talking.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Little Venice, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Your questions about tapas catering in Little Venice
What’s the nearest station to Little Venice for guests?
London Paddington station, in Little Venice itself.
Can you cook in Kensington Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, Little Venice is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Little Venice: venues and local tips
Little Venice is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Little Venice, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
A picnic in Kensington Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, Little Venice has its own station, London Paddington station.
Wherever your event is in W2, W9 and NW8, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Harrow Road, Alfred Road and Newton Road. With the A5 and A40 close by, Little Venice is simple for us to get to. We also cook at events in Westbourne Green (1 mile west), Paddington Green (1 mile east), Paddington (1 mile south-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north-west) and Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kensington Arcade (1.5 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Little Venice includes Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include Westminster Academy (less than half a mile west) and International Community School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge House (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.6 miles east)
For event organisers in Little Venice
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Little Venice has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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