Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Sipson
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sipson and across Greater London.
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Sipson
How our tapas catering works in Sipson
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement parties and sharing boards for evening guests, with albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
For a London drinks party in Sipson, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Sipson (UB7, UB3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Sipson until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Where we can cook in Sipson
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
Sipson is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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 before you book.
On the menu in Sipson
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Sipson questions
What about parking in Sipson?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Lake Farm Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in Sipson?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sipson. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Drinks receptions around Sipson
Sipson is about 1 mile south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. From the centre of Sipson to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sipson to London (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Sipson include Osterley House (4.3 miles east) and Ickenham Hall (4.6 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Sipson, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across the UB7 and UB3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include East Road, Sipson Lane and Sipson Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Sipson, we cover Harlington (1 mile south-east), Harmondsworth (1 mile south-west), Heathrow (2 miles south), Cranford (2 miles south-east) and Longford (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
A little further out are The Chimes (3.7 miles north) and Harlington (within half a mile south). The countryside around Sipson includes Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
- Local schools include Harlington Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Occasions we cook for in Sipson
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
A picnic in Lake Farm Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
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What else we do in Sipson
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Why choose live paella in Sipson?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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