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Tapas & canapé catering in Chalk Farm, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chalk Farm and the surrounding area.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Chalk Farm
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
How our tapas catering works in Chalk Farm
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Chalk Farm. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and tapas before paella, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Chalk Farm. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Chalk Farm (NW5, NW1, NW3)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Chalk Farm: venues and local tips
Chalk Farm is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Chalk Farm, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Chalk Farm is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Silas Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Kentish Town West station is in Chalk Farm itself.
For tapas catering in NW5, NW1 and NW3, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Eton Road, Oval Road and Regal Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A5205, Chalk Farm is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Chalk Farm for tapas catering include Kentish Town (1 mile east), Primrose Hill (1 mile south-west), Haverstock (1 mile west), Belsize Park (1 mile west) and Camden Town (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Pancras Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chalk Farm include Primrose Hill and The Long Water.
- Schools near Chalk Farm include Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School (under half a mile east) and North Bridge House School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fiddlers Elbow Public House (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cecil Sharp House (under half a mile south)
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
Your questions about tapas catering in Chalk Farm
We’re having a ceremony at St Silas 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Chalk Farm?
Kentish Town West station, in Chalk Farm itself.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Chalk Farm 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Chalk Farm is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Who books tapas catering in Chalk Farm?
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chalk Farm and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Historic buildings near Chalk Farm often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- 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