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Tapas Catering in Camden Town
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Camden Town and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
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Common questions in Camden Town
We’re having a ceremony at St Michael's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Camden Town?
Camden Road station, in Camden Town itself.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
How much does tapas catering cost in Camden Town?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Tapas catering in Camden Town, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re often booked for tapas with a paella main course and canapés with welcome drinks.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Camden Town, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Camden Town (NW1, N1C, NW5, NW3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Camden Town?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Camden Town and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
Drinks receptions around Camden Town
Camden Town is about 2 miles north of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Across the NW1 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Winfield House (1.2 miles south-west) and Keats House (1.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as St Michael's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in NW1, N1C, NW5 and NW3, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Camden High Street, Greenland Road and Camden Road or the roads around them. Camden Town is on the A400 and B512, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Agar Town (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile north-west), Chalk Farm (1 mile north-west), Somers Town (1 mile south-east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles south-east) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-east) and Central Saint Martins Museum & Study Collection (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Adelaide Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include North Bridge House School (within half a mile south-west) and The Camden School for Girls (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Camden Eye pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (less than half a mile west) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.3 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Camden Town has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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 suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Perfect for your event in Camden Town
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Camden Town, people book us for events such as:
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
If you are looking at a historic venue around Camden Town, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
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Other catering in Camden Town
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
- 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