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Tapas Catering for East Barnet events
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 in East Barnet.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in East Barnet?
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
See How we price Or The cost guide.
About our tapas catering in East Barnet
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and tapas before paella, with padrón peppers, tortilla española and croquetas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in East Barnet, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- East Barnet (N20, EN4, N14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in East Barnet?
Tapas get people talking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In East Barnet, people book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Heath Hall (4.2 miles south) and Bruce Castle (4.3 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in East Barnet 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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East Barnet: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in East Barnet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Oak Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Receptions and parties in East Barnet
East Barnet is about 1 mile north-east of Whetstone, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in East Barnet will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from East Barnet to London (about 10 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near East Barnet frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in N20, EN4 and N14, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Dene Road, Pine Road and Capel Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Osidge (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-east), New Barnet (1 mile north-west), Whetstone (1 mile south-west) and Oakleigh Park (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and East Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near East Barnet include Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include East Barnet School (0.7 miles north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cavalier pub (under half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
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Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Planning tapas catering in East Barnet? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in East Barnet
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, East Barnet 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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