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Tapas & canapé catering in Barnet, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Barnet and across Greater London.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Barnet
About our tapas catering in Barnet
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Barnet. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Why choose live paella in Barnet?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Towns and villages near Barnet
Other catering in Barnet
Who books tapas catering in Barnet?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Barnet book us for occasions like:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St John's United Reformed Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evening receptions in Barnet 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Barnet: venues and local tips
Barnet is in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Barnet, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is New Barnet station, about 0.6 miles east. Nearby historic houses include Wyllyotts Manor (3.5 miles north) and Heath Hall (5 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in EN5, EN4, N20 and N11, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Sambroke Square or the roads around them. Main roads around Barnet include the B193 and A1081, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Underhill (1 mile west), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Barnet include Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Barnet
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What affects the price in Barnet
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or EN5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Barnet
Which station should guests use for Barnet?
New Barnet station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
What about parking in Barnet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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