Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Westminster events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Westminster.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Westminster
Tapas catering for your event in Westminster
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and launches and office parties, with Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas.
In Westminster, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Westminster (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Westminster
Westminster is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Westminster. Westminster is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Guests travelling by rail: London Victoria station is about 0.6 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Westminster, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Greater London takes in SW1P, W1J and SW1V. Streets in the area include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A4 and A202, Westminster is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Westminster, we also cover Millbank (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Westminster includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blewcoat School (under half a mile south-west) and St Matthew's School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Grafton Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Westminster St Margaret and St John (less than half a mile north) and London Library (0.6 miles north)
Perfect for your event in Westminster
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Westminster, people book us for events such as:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Nearby historic houses include Clarence House (under half a mile north-west) and Buckingham Palace (less than half a mile west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Westminster, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
More for events in Westminster
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, Westminster is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Westminster
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Westminster until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
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
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Westminster? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Common questions in Westminster
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Westminster?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cover Westminster?
We do. We cook at events in Westminster and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Add a live paella main.
- 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