Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Arnos Grove
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Arnos Grove.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Arnos Grove
Tapas catering in Arnos Grove, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We are frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and engagement celebrations, serving albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Arnos Grove. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Arnos Grove
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Arnos Grove, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Arnos Grove, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, New Southgate station is about 0.6 miles away.
For tapas catering in N11, N14 and N13, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Oak Lane, High Road and York Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Arnos Grove on the A109 and A1004, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Arnos Grove, we also cover New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
A little further out are Greentrees Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Southgate (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Arnos Grove include Broomfield School (within half a mile south-east) and Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Ranelagh pub (0.5 miles south)
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also near Arnos Grove
Also in Arnos Grove
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, Arnos Grove is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Arnos Grove
What’s the nearest station to Arnos Grove for guests?
New Southgate station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Broomfield Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
Planning tapas catering in Arnos Grove? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Arnos Grove
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Arnos Grove stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Read more
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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