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Tapas Catering in Dollis Hill
Paella 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 Dollis Hill.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Dollis Hill
Drinks receptions around Dollis Hill
Dollis Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Neasden, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Dollis Hill. Dollis Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Dollis Hill to London (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Dollis Hill include Heath House (2.3 miles east) and Fenton House (2.4 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Dollis Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in NW2, NW10 and NW9, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Brook Road, Lane Close and Crest Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Staples Corner (1 mile north-east), Neasden (1 mile south-west), Cricklewood (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south) and Brent Cross (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brent Museum and Archives (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Menorah High School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west) and Woodfield School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (1 mile south-east)
Tapas catering in Dollis Hill, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Dollis Hill. We’re often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and work receptions, serving patatas bravas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Dollis Hill. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Dollis Hill (NW2, NW10, NW9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Dollis Hill
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Dollis Hill?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Dollis Hill book us for occasions like:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
A picnic in Gladstone Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
As a London location, Dollis Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Dollis Hill: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Gladstone Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Dollis Hill?
Brent Cross West station, in Dollis Hill itself.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
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Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Dollis Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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- 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