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Tapas Catering in Uxbridge
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 Uxbridge.
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Uxbridge
Tapas catering for your event in Uxbridge
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Uxbridge. We cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and birthday and anniversary parties.
Tapas make a party in Uxbridge easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Uxbridge (UB8, UB10, UB9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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 tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Uxbridge hosts choose us
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Uxbridge
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Uxbridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Uxbridge
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Your questions about tapas catering in Uxbridge
What’s the nearest station to Uxbridge for guests?
West Drayton station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cover Uxbridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Uxbridge is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Uxbridge stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Nearby places to Uxbridge
What else we do in Uxbridge
Drinks receptions around Uxbridge
Uxbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Hayes, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Uxbridge, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Uxbridge is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew. Historic buildings near Uxbridge often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in UB8, UB10 and UB9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on York Road, Lawn Road and How's Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the A4007, Uxbridge is easy for us to reach. For events just outside Uxbridge, we cover Cowley (1 mile south), New Denham (1 mile north-west), Hillingdon (1 mile east), Ickenham (2 miles north-east) and Yiewsley (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (13 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (11 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Chimes (within half a mile north) and Hillingdon Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Uxbridge include Northala Fields and Uxbridge Moor.
- Nearby schools include Uxbridge High School (under half a mile south-east) and West Middlesex College (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Three Tuns pub (within half a mile north)
Perfect for your event in Uxbridge
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you are celebrating in Uxbridge, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Uxbridge include Ickenham Hall (2.2 miles north-east) and Northolt Manor (4.7 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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