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Tapas Catering in Strand-on-the-Green
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Strand-on-the-Green.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Strand-on-the-Green?
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
Strand-on-the-Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Strand-on-the-Green
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Tapas catering in Strand-on-the-Green, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. On the menu are albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for launches and office parties and tapas with a paella main course.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Strand-on-the-Green, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Strand-on-the-Green (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Strand-on-the-Green
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Strand-on-the-Green hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Strand-on-the-Green and across Greater London
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Strand-on-the-Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for Strand-on-the-Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Kew Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater in Strand-on-the-Green?
We do. We cook at events in Strand-on-the-Green and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning tapas catering in Strand-on-the-Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in Strand-on-the-Green
Strand-on-the-Green is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the W4 area, we can cook for your guests. Strand-on-the-Green is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Kew Green? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Here we cover the W4, TW9 and TW8 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Strand-on-the-Green include the A3000, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Strand-on-the-Green, we also cover Kew (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile east), Gunnersbury (1 mile north), North Sheen (1 mile south) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Strand-on-the-Green include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Kew College Prep (less than half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Bull's Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Perfect for your event in Strand-on-the-Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
Historic houses near Strand-on-the-Green include Kew Palace (0.7 miles west) and Chiswick House (0.8 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- 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