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Tapas Catering in Brent Cross
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Brent Cross.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Brent Cross?
Tapas catering in Brent Cross, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We cook tortilla española, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we are often booked for sharing boards for evening guests and birthday drinks.
In Brent Cross, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Brent Cross (NW4, NW11, NW2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Brent Cross
Brent Cross is about 2 miles north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. From the centre of Brent Cross to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Brent Cross West station is about 0.7 miles away. A picnic in Clarefield Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Here we cover the NW4, NW11 and NW2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Park Road, Graham Road and Elliot Road. Brent Cross is on the A41, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Hendon (1 mile north), Staples Corner (1 mile south-west), The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Church Farmhouse Museum (1.1 miles north) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Brent Cross include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Brent Cross include Hasmonean Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Kisharon College (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Bear pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-west)
Where we can cook in Brent Cross
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
Brent Cross is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Brent Cross
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Brent Cross until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Brent Cross
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Brent Cross and across Greater London
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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 Brent Cross?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Brent Cross and Greater London:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
Historic buildings near Brent Cross often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
FAQs for Brent Cross
What about parking in Brent Cross?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Could we have live paella in Clarefield Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater in Brent Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Brent Cross is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Table tapas are set down to share.
Serving boards and crockery.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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