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Tapas & canapé catering in Angel, Greater London
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 Angel.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
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About our tapas catering in Angel
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and anniversary parties, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
In Angel, 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
- Angel (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Angel 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Angel, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Perfect for your event in Angel
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
A picnic in Barnard Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Angel hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Angel and the whole of Greater London
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Common questions in Angel
What’s the nearest station to Angel for guests?
London Kings Cross station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in Barnard Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Receptions and parties in Angel
Angel is about 1 mile north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Angel, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
For guests coming by train, London Kings Cross station is about 0.7 miles away. Historic houses near Angel include Dr Johnson's House (1.2 miles south) and Mansion House (1.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across N1, N1P and EC1V. Whether your event is on City Road, Noel Road and Dewey Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Angel include the A501, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Angel for tapas catering include Pentonville (1 mile north-east), Clerkenwell (1 mile south), Islington (1 mile north), St Pancras (1 mile south-west) and Kings Cross (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (4 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Brunswick Centre (0.9 miles south-west) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Angel includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (under half a mile west) and Risinghill School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Angel pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.7 miles north) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1 mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Angel is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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