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Tapas Catering for Cockfosters events
Looking for tapas catering in Cockfosters? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Cockfosters?
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
As a London location, Cockfosters 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 will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Tapas catering in Cockfosters, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We are frequently asked to cater work receptions and cocktail parties, serving patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Cockfosters. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Cockfosters (EN4, N14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Why choose tapas catering in Cockfosters?
They work for any size of event.
In Cockfosters and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
A picnic in Belmont Open Space? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cockfosters? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Cockfosters 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.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Cockfosters
Cockfosters is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. For an event in Cockfosters, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Cockfosters is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Cockfosters, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: New Barnet station is about 0.8 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in EN4 and N14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Park Road, Grove Road and Bevan Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A111, Cockfosters is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Cockfosters, we also cover New Barnet (1 mile south-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-west), East Barnet (1 mile south), Oakwood (1 mile south-east) and Osidge (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Farm Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Covert Way and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Trent School Cockfosters (within half a mile south-east) and JCoSS (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include East Barnet Urban District (0.7 miles south)
Why choose live paella in Cockfosters?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cockfosters: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Belmont Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
- 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