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Tapas Catering in Belsize Park
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Belsize Park: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Belsize Park
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Tapas catering in Belsize Park, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are often asked to cater sharing tapas starters and tapas and paella menus, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and croquetas.
For a London drinks party in Belsize Park, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Belsize Park (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Belsize Park
Other catering in Belsize Park
Receptions and parties in Belsize Park
Belsize Park is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Across the NW3 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Belsize Park is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Belsize Park include Keats House (0.8 miles north) and 2 Willow Road (0.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Parks such as Primrose Hill have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in NW3, NW5 and NW1, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road. We also cook at events in Haverstock (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (0.8 miles west) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Adelaide Nature Reserve and The Long Water.
- Local schools include St Paul's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Washington pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cecil Sharp House (0.8 miles south-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Belsize Park?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
Historic buildings near Belsize Park frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Belsize Park 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
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Questions from Belsize Park
What about parking in Belsize Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Primrose Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Bar staff and sangria.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Belsize Park is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Belsize Park
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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