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Tapas & canapé catering in West End, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in West End.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in West End?
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in West End stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in West End
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s cocktail parties and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas for your guests.
In West End, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- West End (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
West End 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.
On the menu in West End
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Places near West End
Other catering in West End
Common questions in West End
What’s the nearest station to West End for guests?
Tottenham Court Road station, in West End itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why choose live paella in West End?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why West End hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
West End: venues and local tips
West End is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of West End to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Benjamin Franklin House (within half a mile south) and Burlington House (0.6 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over W1F, W1D and W1T and the streets around it. Local streets include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A301 and A400 close by, West End is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east), Soho (1 mile west), Chinatown (1 mile south-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Kingly Court (within half a mile west) and St Paul's Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include LITE Regal International School (0.7 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Brewdog pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-east) and LSE Shaw Library (0.5 miles 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