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Tapas Catering for Old Chiswick events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Old Chiswick.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Old Chiswick
Planning a tapas spread in Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Old Chiswick, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Old Chiswick to London (about 7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Old Chiswick frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. A picnic in Turnham Green? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Wherever your event is in W4, SW13 and W6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road. If your venue is just outside Old Chiswick, we also cover Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find West London Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Livat Hammersmith (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Old Chiswick includes Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Old Chiswick include The Swedish School (within half a mile east) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include George and Devonshire pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north-west)
Tapas catering in Old Chiswick, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For engagement celebrations and evening grazing, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, albóndigas and tortilla española for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Old Chiswick, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, Old Chiswick is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Old Chiswick: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St. Nicholas Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Old Chiswick?
Chiswick station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Old Chiswick stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Old Chiswick
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Why choose tapas catering in Old Chiswick?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Old Chiswick book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
Historic houses near Old Chiswick include Hogarth's House (under half a mile west) and Chiswick House (within half a mile south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- 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