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Tapas Catering for White City events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in White City: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in White City
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tapas catering in White City, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it is welcome-drink canapés and birthday and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in White City. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- White City (W12, W11, W10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near White City
What else we do in White City
Who books tapas catering in White City?
Tapas get people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in White City and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near White City often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, White City is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in White City until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
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. Just fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Planning tapas catering in White City? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
White City: venues and local tips
White City is about 1 mile north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. From the centre of White City to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. White City is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shepherds Bush station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Historic houses near White City include Leighton House (1.3 miles south-east) and Sambourne House (1.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cook at events all over the W12, W11 and W10 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Bard Road, Wood Lane and Abdale Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Shepherd's Bush (1 mile south), Notting Dale (1 mile east), North Kensington (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile east) and Kensal Town (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Westfield London (within half a mile south) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.5 miles north). Not far away are The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Kensington Aldridge Academy (within half a mile east) and Star Chamber Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Favourite pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles east) and Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles south-west)
Common questions in White City
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael and St George?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to White City for guests?
The closest is Shepherds Bush station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you come to White City?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including White City. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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