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Tapas Catering in Enfield Lock
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 Enfield Lock.
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Enfield Lock?
How our tapas catering works in Enfield Lock
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and drinks reception canapés.
For a London drinks party in Enfield Lock, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Enfield Lock (EN3)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
Enfield Lock is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Receptions and parties in Enfield Lock
Enfield Lock is in Greater London. From the centre of Enfield Lock to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Enfield Lock to London (12 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Enfield Lock, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Ss Peter and Paul Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the EN3 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Bell Lane, Park Road and Albany Road. Other places close to Enfield Lock for tapas catering include Enfield Island Village (1 mile east), Brimsdown (1 mile south), Enfield Highway (1 mile south-west) and Sewardstone (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find St Michaels Hospital (2.5 miles west) and Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Enfield Lock include Lippitts Hill and Bowyer's Water.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Enfield (under half a mile north-east) and Aylands School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Enfield (2.7 miles west)
Nearby places to Enfield Lock
More for events in Enfield Lock
Why choose live paella in Enfield Lock?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Enfield Lock
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Enfield Lock
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
For guests coming by train, Enfield Lock has its own station, Enfield Lock station.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Enfield Lock questions
We are having a ceremony at Ss Peter and Paul Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Enfield Lock?
Enfield Lock station, in Enfield Lock itself.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How much does tapas catering cost in Enfield Lock?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Enfield Lock until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or EN3 postcode and guest numbers, along with 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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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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