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Tapas Catering for Old Oak Common events
Planning tapas catering in Old Oak Common? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Old Oak Common
Tapas catering for your event in Old Oak Common
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and engagement parties.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Old Oak Common. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
Old Oak Common is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Planning a tapas spread in Old Oak Common
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Old Oak Common. Old Oak Common is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Willesden Junction station is in Old Oak Common itself.
For tapas catering in NW10, W3 and NW26, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Old Oak Common for tapas catering include College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
A little further out are Middlesex (1.4 miles north-west) and Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Old Oak Common includes Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Old Oak Common include St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and Star Chamber Academy (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Green Man Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Old Oak Common hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Nearby places to Old Oak Common
Other catering in Old Oak Common
Perfect for your event in Old Oak Common
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Old Oak Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Old Oak Common frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Your questions about tapas catering in Old Oak Common
What about parking in Old Oak Common?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater in Old Oak Common?
We do. Old Oak Common is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Old Oak Common has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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