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Tapas Catering for East Finchley events
Planning tapas catering in East Finchley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near East Finchley
Questions from East Finchley
Which station should guests use for East Finchley?
The closest is New Southgate station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Lyttelton Playing Fields?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How our tapas catering works in East Finchley
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés, we can cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas for your guests.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in East Finchley. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- East Finchley (N2, N3, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
East Finchley: venues and local tips
East Finchley is about 5 miles north of Marylebone, in Greater London. For an event in East Finchley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. East Finchley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from East Finchley to London (7 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity. A picnic in Lyttelton Playing Fields? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
For tapas catering in N2, N3 and NW11, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Oak Lane, Maya Road and High Road. East Finchley sits on or near the A1, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile south-west), Fortis Green (1 mile east), Temple Fortune (1 mile south-west), Muswell Hill (1 mile east) and Golders Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Finchley (0.7 miles north) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (1.1 miles north). The countryside around East Finchley includes Highgate Hill and Long Lane Pasture.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Douglass School Finchley (within half a mile north-west) and Tollington School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bald Faced Stag pub (0.5 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles north)
Nearby places to East Finchley
Also in East Finchley
Who books tapas catering in East Finchley?
Big or small, tapas work.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near East Finchley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Where we can cook in East Finchley
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, East Finchley 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.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in East Finchley 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.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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