Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bounds Green, 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 Bounds Green.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Bounds Green
Tapas catering in Bounds Green, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés, we can cook patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Bounds Green, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Bounds Green (N22, N11, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Bounds Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Bounds Green 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.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for 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.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Also near Bounds Green
What else we do in Bounds Green
Your questions about tapas catering in Bounds Green
Is parking a problem for events in Bounds Green?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Bounds Green for guests?
Bounds Green has its own station: Bowes Park station.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Bounds Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Occasions we cook for in Bounds Green
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bounds Green and Greater London:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
A picnic in O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Bounds Green hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Receptions and parties in Bounds Green
Bounds Green is about 2 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. Anywhere in N22, we can cook for your guests. Bounds Green is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Barnabas Greek Orthodox Church. Guests travelling by rail: Bowes Park station is in Bounds Green itself.
Here we cover the N22, N11 and N13 postcode area. Local streets include Oak Lane, York Road and Park Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Bounds Green include the A109, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Bowes Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile north), New Southgate (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north-east) and Palmers Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Greentrees Hospital (1.1 miles east) and The Mall Wood Green (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Glebelands Local Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Bounds Green include Ming-Ai (less than half a mile north-west) and Alexandra Park School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Springfield pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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