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Tapas Catering for Finchley events
Planning tapas catering in Finchley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Finchley events
Tapas catering for your event in Finchley
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We’re frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and welcome-drink canapés, serving Serrano ham, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
For a London drinks party in Finchley, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Finchley (N3, N2, N12, NW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Finchley?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Finchley, people book us for occasions like:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Heath Hall (1.8 miles south) and Kenwood House (2.1 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
FAQs for Finchley
What about parking in Finchley?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Finchley?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cover Finchley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Finchley and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Also near Finchley
What else we do in Finchley
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Finchley has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Finchley: venues and local tips
Finchley is about 6 miles north of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Finchley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Historic buildings near Finchley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's Finchley, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Greater London takes in N3, N2, N12 and NW11. Local streets include Station Road, Chaplin Square and Market Place; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Finchley is on the B1462, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Finchley, we also cover Church End (1 mile west), Woodside Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (2 miles north-east) and Oakleigh Park (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Grand Arcade (1 mile north) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Finchley include Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Douglass School (0.5 miles south) and Woodhouse College (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Elephant Inn (0.8 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.1 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Finchley hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, Finchley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- 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