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Tapas Catering for West Hampstead events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Hampstead: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering for West Hampstead events
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in West Hampstead has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in West Hampstead
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s office parties and launches and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in West Hampstead, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Hampstead? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Common questions in West Hampstead
Can you cook in Kilburn Grange Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in West Hampstead?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater in West Hampstead?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and West Hampstead is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
West Hampstead 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
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Why choose tapas catering in West Hampstead?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
Towns and villages near West Hampstead
Other catering in West Hampstead
Planning a tapas spread in West Hampstead
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in West Hampstead will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from West Hampstead to London (6 miles away).
Historic buildings near West Hampstead often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. A picnic in Kilburn Grange Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Here we cover the NW3, NW6 and NW2 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road. West Hampstead sits on or near the A502, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside West Hampstead, we cover Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Local schools include St Anthony's Preparatory School (0.5 miles east) and South Hampstead High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Holly Bush pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (less than half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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