Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in St Margarets, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in St Margarets.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for St Margarets events
How our tapas catering works in St Margarets
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and cocktail parties, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
In St Margarets, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. 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
- St Margarets (TW1, TW7, TW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in St Margarets
St Margarets is about 1 mile north-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Anywhere in TW1, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from St Margarets to London (about 10 miles away).
Parks such as Richmond Green have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Guests travelling by rail: St Margarets (London) station is in St Margarets itself.
Anywhere in TW1, TW7 and TW9, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Eve Road, Park Road and Crown Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. St Margarets sits on or near the A316 and A3004, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Isleworth (1 mile north-west), Richmond (1 mile east), Ivybridge (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south) and Twickenham (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eel Pie Island Museum (0.8 miles south) and Treaty Centre (2 miles west). Open spaces near St Margarets include Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Local schools include Orleans Park School (0.7 miles south) and Kneller Hall Junior School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Turks Head pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.5 miles north-west)
Nearby places to St Margarets
Other catering in St Margarets
St Margarets: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in St Margarets?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Souls?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
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.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
St Margarets is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in St Margarets has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why choose tapas catering in St Margarets?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Richmond House (1 mile south) and Ham House (1.1 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- 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