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Tapas Catering in South Ealing
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in South Ealing and across Greater London.
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in South Ealing
About our tapas catering in South Ealing
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. For work receptions and evening grazing, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in South Ealing, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- South Ealing (W5, W13, TW8)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in South Ealing is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
South Ealing 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 photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. 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 us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in South Ealing
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also near South Ealing
Other catering in South Ealing
Drinks receptions around South Ealing
South Ealing is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Events in South Ealing are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Parks such as Lammas Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Nearby historic houses include Gunnersbury Park (0.7 miles east) and Pitzhanger Manor (0.7 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
This part of Greater London takes in W5, W13 and TW8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on South Road, Elers Road and Carew Road or the roads around them. For events just outside South Ealing, we cover Ealing (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile north-west), West Ealing (2 miles west), Pitshanger (2 miles north) and Brentham Garden Suburb (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 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 Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (0.9 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around South Ealing includes Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Schools near South Ealing include Great Ealing School (under half a mile north) and Ealing Independent College (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Ealing Park Tavern (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Ealing (0.8 miles north) and Library for Iranian Studies (1.4 miles east)
FAQs for South Ealing
Could we have live paella in Lammas Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
- 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