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Tapas Catering for Canonbury events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Canonbury.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Canonbury events
Where we can cook in Canonbury
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Canonbury is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
About our tapas catering in Canonbury
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo and more.
In Canonbury, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Canonbury (N1, N1P, E8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Canonbury
Other catering in Canonbury
Why choose tapas catering in Canonbury?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Canonbury and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Guests travelling by rail: Canonbury has its own station, Canonbury station.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
FAQs for Canonbury
What about parking in Canonbury?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Shoreditch Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Receptions and parties in Canonbury
Canonbury is about 2 miles north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Canonbury, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Canonbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Paul's Church. Historic buildings near Canonbury frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Wherever your event is in N1, N1P and E8, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Dove Road, Essex Road and Clare Lane or the roads around them. With the A1199 and A1200 close by, Canonbury is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Canonbury, we also cover De Beauvoir Town (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile north-east), Kingsland (1 mile east), Newington Green (1 mile north) and Highbury (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Free Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Hackney Walk (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Canonbury include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (0.6 miles north-west) and Islington Green School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find New Crown pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.6 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.8 miles south)
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
For event organisers in Canonbury
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Canonbury until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Canonbury
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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