Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Pitshanger
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pitshanger.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Pitshanger?
What affects the price in Pitshanger
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Tapas catering in Pitshanger, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is birthday and anniversary parties and tapas before paella, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Pitshanger, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Pitshanger (W5, W13, UB6)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, Pitshanger is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
FAQs for Pitshanger
Which station should guests use for Pitshanger?
The closest is Castle Bar Park station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Barnabas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Places near Pitshanger
What else we do in Pitshanger
Events we cater in Pitshanger
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic houses near Pitshanger include Pitzhanger Manor (1.1 miles south) and Gunnersbury Park (2.2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
For event organisers in Pitshanger
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Tapas for events in Pitshanger
Pitshanger is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. Events in Pitshanger are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Pitshanger is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Castle Bar Park station, about 0.8 miles west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Barnabas.
We cover events in every part of the W5, W13 and UB6 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Selby Road, Argyle Road and Kent Avenue or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile east), Perivale (1 mile north), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and West Ealing (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
A little further out are London Designer Outlet (2.4 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Ealing (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Fox Wood.
- Local schools include St Benedict's School (0.5 miles south-east) and Ealing Independent College (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Brentham Clubhouse pub (less than half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Pitshanger stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
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
Why choose live paella in Pitshanger?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Pitshanger hosts choose us
- Catering across Greater London, including Pitshanger
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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