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Tapas & canapé catering in Farringdon, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Farringdon.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Farringdon
Questions from Farringdon
Is parking a problem for events in Farringdon?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Farringdon?
Farringdon station, in Farringdon itself.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How our tapas catering works in Farringdon
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We’re often asked to cater table tapas as a starter and engagement celebrations, serving tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
For a London drinks party in Farringdon, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Farringdon has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Planning a tapas spread in Farringdon
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Farringdon and nearby villages. Farringdon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John Clerkenwell. Nearby historic houses include Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
For tapas catering in EC1V, EC1R and EC1P, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Farringdon is on the A1 and A4, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Farringdon, we cover Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Finsbury Health Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Farringdon includes Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Castle Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
For event organisers in Farringdon
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farringdon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Farringdon
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Farringdon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: Farringdon station is in Farringdon itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use 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