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Tapas & canapé catering in Duckett's Green, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Duckett's Green.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Duckett's Green
Drinks receptions around Duckett's Green
Duckett's Green is about 3 miles north of Highbury, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Duckett's Green and nearby villages. We cook in 764 places in Greater London. Our events stretch from Duckett's Green to London (6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.2 miles north-east) and Witanhurst (2.8 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. A picnic in Ducketts Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Tapas catering in N15, N22 and N8 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Bury Road, Mark Road and Frome Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A1080, Duckett's Green is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in West Green (1 mile south-east), Harringay (1 mile south), St Ann's (1 mile south-east), Broadwater Farm (1 mile north-east) and Tottenham Green (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Wood Green (0.6 miles north-west) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Duckett's Green includes Hollow Pond and Railway Fields.
- Schools near Duckett's Green include Park View School (under half a mile east) and Moselle Upper School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (1.1 miles east)
About our tapas catering in Duckett's Green
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and work receptions.
For a London drinks party in Duckett's Green, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Duckett's Green (N15, N22, N8)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Where we can cook in Duckett's Green
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Duckett's Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Duckett's Green hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Duckett's Green and across Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Planning tapas catering in Duckett's Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Perfect for your event in Duckett's Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Duckett's Green, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Duckett's Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Your questions about tapas catering in Duckett's Green
Could we have live paella in Ducketts Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Duckett's Green for guests?
Hornsey station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Duckett's Green.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Duckett's Green is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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