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Tapas Catering for Whitton events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Whitton.
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Whitton
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Greater London, including Whitton
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
How our tapas catering works in Whitton
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for office parties and launches and anniversary parties.
For a London drinks party in Whitton, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Whitton (TW2, TW1, TW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Whitton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Whitton?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Whitton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Richmond House (1 mile east) and Strawberry Hill House (1 mile south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
Drinks receptions around Whitton
Whitton is about 1 mile west of Twickenham, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Whitton, and we will plan access and set-up. Whitton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Whitton to London (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Whitton station is in Whitton itself. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Whitton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in TW2, TW1 and TW7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include May Road, Mill Road and Ross Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Whitton, we cover Twickenham (1 mile east), Ivybridge (1 mile north-east), Fulwell (1 mile south), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-east) and Eel Pie Island (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include South Middlesex Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trafalgar Infant School (0.5 miles south) and The Richmond upon Thames School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke of Cambridge pub (less than half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Whitton
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Whitton
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Whitton 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Common questions in Whitton
Is parking a problem for events in Whitton?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in Crane Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much does tapas catering cost in Whitton?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Also near Whitton
More for events in Whitton
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
- 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