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Tapas Catering in Enfield
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Enfield and across Greater London.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Enfield?
About our tapas catering in Enfield
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is drinks parties and receptions and work receptions, we can cook croquetas, albóndigas and padrón peppers and more.
In Enfield, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Enfield (EN1, EN2, N21)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Enfield
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Enfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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 keeps things simple.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or EN1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Enfield 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 set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, Enfield 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 will advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Enfield questions
Which station should guests use for Enfield?
Enfield Town station, in Enfield itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Why choose tapas catering in Enfield?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Enfield:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Drinks receptions around Enfield
Enfield is about 9 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. For an event in Enfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Enfield. Enfield is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Enfield has its own station, Enfield Town station. A picnic in Enfield Town Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
We cook at events all over the EN1, EN2 and N21 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Lea Road, Farr Road and Cecil Road or the roads around them. Enfield is on the A110, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Bush Hill Park (1 mile south-east), Bush Hill (1 mile south), Enfield Chase (1 mile west), Gordon Hill (1 mile north) and Forty Hill (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
A little further out are St Michaels Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Museum of Enfield (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Enfield include Bowyer's Water and Pole Hill.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE Primary School (within half a mile north) and Grange Park Preparatory School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Enfield (1.3 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Catering across Greater London, including Enfield
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- 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