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Tapas & canapé catering in City of London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in City of London: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
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How our tapas catering works in City of London
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and work receptions, serving croquetas, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
For a London drinks party in City of London, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- County
- City of London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in City of London stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Questions from City of London
Which station should guests use for City of London?
London Cannon Street station, in City of London itself.
Is parking a problem for events in City of London?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Why choose tapas catering in City of London?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in City of London book us for occasions like:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near City of London frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in City of London? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why City of London hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover City of London and the whole of City of London
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, City of London 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’ll advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Drinks receptions around City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in City of London and the surrounding area.
A picnic in St Alphage Garden? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. For guests coming by train, City of London has its own station, London Cannon Street station.
Tapas catering in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square or the roads around them. City of London sits on or near the A1 and A3, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside City of London, we also cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Nearby you’ll also find County of London (within half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near City of London include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Golden Fleece pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-west)
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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