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Tapas & canapé catering in Crews Hill, Greater London
Planning tapas catering in Crews Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Crews Hill events
Events we cater in Crews Hill
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Crews Hill, people book us for events such as:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Tapas catering for your event in Crews Hill
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and sharing boards for evening guests, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
For a London drinks party in Crews Hill, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Crews Hill (EN2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Towns and villages near Crews Hill
What else we do in Crews Hill
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Crews Hill questions
Which station should guests use for Crews Hill?
Crews Hill station, in Crews Hill itself.
What about parking in Crews Hill?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Crews Hill.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Crews Hill until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Crews Hill hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Greater London, including Crews Hill
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Crews Hill
Crews Hill is in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Crews Hill will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Crews Hill has its own station, Crews Hill station. If you are looking at a historic venue around Crews Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Greater London takes in EN2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Rosewood Drive, Theobalds Park Road and Whitewebbs Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Crews Hill, we cover Clay Hill (1 mile south-east), Gordon Hill (1 mile south-east), Forty Hill (2 miles south-east), Enfield Chase (2 miles south) and Enfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Enfield (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Enfield (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Fir and Pond Woods and Bowyer's Water.
- Schools near Crews Hill include Chace Community School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile north)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Crews Hill 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Crews Hill
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- 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