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Tapas Catering for St Giles events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across St Giles and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in St Giles
Why choose tapas catering in St Giles?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
Guests travelling by rail: St Giles has its own station, Tottenham Court Road station.
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About our tapas catering in St Giles
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We cook croquetas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and engagement celebrations.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in St Giles. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- St Giles (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why St Giles hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, St Giles 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’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in St Giles
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Nearby places to St Giles
Also in St Giles
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
St Giles questions
Could we have live paella in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to St Giles for guests?
St Giles has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in St Giles has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning a tapas spread in St Giles
St Giles is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For tapas catering in St Giles, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around St Giles. St Giles is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Parks such as St Anne's Churchyard have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic houses near St Giles include Benjamin Franklin House (0.5 miles south) and Burlington House (0.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Here we cover the W1F, W1D and W1T postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around St Giles include the A301 and A400, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Seven Dials (1 mile south), West End (1 mile south-west), Soho (1 mile south-west), Covent Garden (1 mile south-east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Comedy (under half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile 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