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Tapas Catering for West Drayton events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Drayton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in West Drayton
Tapas catering in West Drayton, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in West Drayton, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- West Drayton (UB7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tapas for events in West Drayton
West Drayton is about 2 miles west of Hayes, in Greater London. Anywhere in UB7, we can cook for your guests. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from West Drayton to London (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (4.2 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Wherever your event is in UB7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Constabulary Place, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Yiewsley (1 mile north), Thorney (1 mile west), Cowley (2 miles north), Hayes (2 miles east) and Hillingdon (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). The countryside around West Drayton includes Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near West Drayton include Park Academy West London (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox and Pheasant pub (less than half a mile east)
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
West Drayton 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’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in West Drayton is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Occasions we cook for in West Drayton
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in West Drayton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic buildings near West Drayton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
FAQs for West Drayton
What’s the nearest station to West Drayton for guests?
The closest is West Drayton station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Martin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Other catering in West Drayton
- 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