Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Broadwater Farm
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Broadwater Farm: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Broadwater Farm
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Broadwater Farm 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Tapas catering in Broadwater Farm, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For launches and office parties and table tapas as a starter, we can cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In Broadwater Farm, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Broadwater Farm questions
What’s the nearest station to Broadwater Farm for guests?
Bruce Grove station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
What about parking in Broadwater Farm?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Broadwater Farm
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broadwater Farm? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Evening receptions in Broadwater Farm 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Broadwater Farm? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Broadwater Farm
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Broadwater Farm and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
Parks such as Bruce Castle Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
Broadwater Farm: venues and local tips
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Anywhere in N17, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Broadwater Farm is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Broadwater Farm to London (7 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Philip the Apostle, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Broadwater Farm, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in N17, N15 and N22, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Broadwater Farm is on the A10, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
A little further out are North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north) and The Mall Wood Green (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Bruce Castle School (under half a mile north-east) and Park View School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Beehive Public House (0.5 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (within half a mile south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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