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Tapas & canapé catering in Paddington, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Paddington.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Paddington
Events we cater in Paddington
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
For guests coming by train, Paddington has its own station, London Paddington station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Tapas catering in Paddington, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include tapas starters and tapas with a paella main course, with croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
For a London drinks party in Paddington, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Paddington (W2, W1H, W1U)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Paddington
What’s the nearest station to Paddington for guests?
Paddington has its own station: London Paddington station.
Could we have live paella in Royal Parks of London?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What affects the price in Paddington
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- 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. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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. Sunset in Paddington is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 will do the cooking.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
For event organisers in Paddington
Organising a club, school or community event in Paddington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Also near Paddington
What else we do in Paddington
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Drinks receptions around Paddington
Paddington is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For an event in Paddington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A picnic in Royal Parks of London? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in W2, W1H and W1U, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Harrow Road, Craven Road and Harbet Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A5 and A40 close by, Paddington is easy for us to reach for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Paddington Green (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Connaught Village (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile south-east) and Little Venice (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (less than half a mile east) and North Westminster Community School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fountains Abbey pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.1 miles east)
- 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