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Tapas Catering for Enfield Island Village events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Enfield Island Village. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Enfield Island Village?
Tapas catering for your event in Enfield Island Village
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and tapas and paella menus, with padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
For a London drinks party in Enfield Island Village, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Enfield Island Village (EN3, EN9, E4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Enfield Island Village?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Enfield Island Village book us for occasions like:
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Parks such as Gunpowder Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Enfield Island Village 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Drinks receptions around Enfield Island Village
Enfield Island Village is in Greater London. Events in Enfield Island Village are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Ss Peter and Paul Church. Historic houses near Enfield Island Village include Forty Hall (2.3 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the EN3, EN9 and E4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Manton Road, Tysoe Avenue and Bideford Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Enfield Island Village for tapas catering include Enfield Lock (1 mile west), Sewardstone (1 mile south-east), Brimsdown (1 mile south-west) and Enfield Highway (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (11 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south-west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Enfield Island Village includes Home Mead and Bowyer's Water.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Enfield (under half a mile north-west) and Aylands School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.7 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Enfield Island Village has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- 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 go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or EN3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Questions from Enfield Island Village
Is parking a problem for events in Enfield Island Village?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Enfield Island Village?
The closest is Enfield Lock station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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 many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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