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Tapas Catering in Notting Dale
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Notting Dale. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Notting Dale?
How our tapas catering works in Notting Dale
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s evening grazing and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and Serrano ham for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Notting Dale, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Notting Dale (W11, W10, W2)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What affects the price in Notting Dale
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Notting Dale
Notting Dale is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Notting Dale. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Notting Dale include Sambourne House (1.1 miles south-east) and Kensington Palace (1.2 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Here we cover the W11, W10 and W2 postcode area. Local streets include Bard Road, Walmer Road and Sirdar Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Notting Hill (1 mile south-east), White City (1 mile west), Kensal Town (1 mile north), North Kensington (1 mile north-west) and Holland Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles east) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Notting Dale include Kensington Aldridge Academy (less than half a mile west) and Maida Vale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Elgin pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (less than half a mile south-east) and Abdus Salam Library (1.8 miles south-east)
Questions from Notting Dale
Is parking a problem for events in Notting Dale?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Notting Dale for guests?
The closest is Shepherds Bush station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Notting Dale is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
Notting Dale 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Why choose tapas catering in Notting Dale?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Notting Dale and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Bush station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
- 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