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Tapas Catering in South Acton
Looking for tapas catering in South Acton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in South Acton
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in South Acton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in South Acton
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it is evening sharing boards and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in South Acton. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- South Acton (W3, W5, W4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in South Acton?
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic houses near South Acton include Gunnersbury Park (under half a mile south-west) and Pitzhanger Manor (1.2 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why South Acton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Nearby places to South Acton
What else we do in South Acton
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, South Acton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
FAQs for South Acton
Which station should guests use for South Acton?
South Acton station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Gunnersbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How much does tapas catering cost in South Acton?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
For event organisers in South Acton
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in South Acton
South Acton is about 1 mile south-west of Acton, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the W3 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from South Acton to London (8 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is South Acton station, about 0.7 miles east. A picnic in Gunnersbury Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Anywhere in W3, W5 and W4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Power Road, Bollo Lane and Pope's Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to South Acton for tapas catering include Acton Green (1 mile east), Bedford Park (1 mile east), Acton (1 mile north-east), Hanger Hill (1 mile north) and Acton Vale (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (4 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (within half a mile south) and Municipal Borough of Acton (0.9 miles north-east). The countryside around South Acton includes Castlebar Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near South Acton include Berrymede Junior School (0.5 miles east) and Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Clayton Hotel Chiswick (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (0.7 miles north-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