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Tapas Catering for Bentley Heath events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bentley Heath. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Bentley Heath
Tapas catering in Bentley Heath, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. On the menu are Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas starters and birthday and anniversary parties.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Bentley Heath, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Bentley Heath (EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, Bentley Heath 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tapas for events in Bentley Heath
Bentley Heath is in Greater London. Across the EN5 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Bentley Heath to London (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Wyllyotts Manor (0.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Potters Bar station, about 1 mile north.
Wherever your event is in EN5, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Bentley Heath for tapas catering include Monken Hadley (1 mile south), Hadley Wood (2 miles south-east), Underhill (3 miles south) and Barnet (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (13 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south), Marylebone (12 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Spires Shopping Centre (2 miles south) and Potters Bar Museum (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Bentley Heath include Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Dame Alice Owen's School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Duke of York pub (0.5 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (2.3 miles south)
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Bentley Heath
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Bentley Heath and across Greater London
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Bentley Heath has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Why choose tapas catering in Bentley Heath?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you are celebrating in Bentley Heath, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bentley Heath, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Questions from Bentley Heath
What’s the nearest station to Bentley Heath for guests?
Potters Bar station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Can you cook in King George's Fields (Monken Hadley)?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it 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