Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Brimsdown
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Brimsdown and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Brimsdown
Tapas catering for your event in Brimsdown
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s engagement parties and tapas starters, we can cook albóndigas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham and more.
For a London drinks party in Brimsdown, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Brimsdown (EN3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tapas catering in Brimsdown
We are having a ceremony at Ss Peter and Paul Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Lee Valley Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Occasions we cook for in Brimsdown
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Brimsdown book us for occasions like:
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Brimsdown, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
Brimsdown: venues and local tips
Brimsdown is in Greater London. Across the EN3 area, we can cook for your guests. Brimsdown is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Brimsdown to London (about 11 miles away).
Parks such as Lee Valley Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Ss Peter and Paul Church.
Anywhere in EN3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Jute Lane, Croft Road and Bowood Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Enfield Lock (1 mile north), Enfield Highway (1 mile west), Enfield Island Village (1 mile north-east) and Sewardstone (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
A little further out are Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Enfield (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Bowyer's Water and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Aylward Academy (0.7 miles north-west) and Aylands School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles west)
Why choose live paella in Brimsdown?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
As a London location, Brimsdown 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Brimsdown stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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