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Tapas Catering in Bowes Park
Planning tapas catering in Bowes Park? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Bowes Park
Tapas catering in Bowes Park, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. On the menu are croquetas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for anniversary parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Bowes Park, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Bowes Park (N22, N11, N8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Bowes Park
Bowes Park is about 3 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Bowes Park will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as Woodside Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in N22, N11 and N8, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as High Road, Park Road and Edith Road. Close by, we cover events in Bounds Green (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile north), Arnos Grove (1 mile north-west) and New Southgate (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Greentrees Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Nearby schools include Greek Secondary School of London (less than half a mile south-west) and St Thomas More Catholic School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Prince pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (within half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Bowes Park: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Woodside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Bowes Park?
Alexandra Palace station, in Bowes Park itself.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
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Other catering in Bowes Park
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Planning tapas catering in Bowes Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Bowes Park hosts choose us
- We cover Bowes Park and the whole of Greater London
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Bowes Park
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bowes Park, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: Alexandra Palace station is in Bowes Park itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Bowes Park has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bowes Park? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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