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Tapas Catering for Golders Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Golders Green.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Golders Green?
Tapas catering in Golders Green, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and evening grazing, serving croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
In Golders Green, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Golders Green (NW11, NW2, NW3)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Golders Green
Can you cook in Childs Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Alban the Martyr?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Occasions we cook for in Golders Green
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Alban the Martyr, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Golders Green
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Golders Green is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Golders Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Golders Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Drinks receptions around Golders Green
Golders Green is about 1 mile north of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Golders Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Golders Green to London (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Golders Green include Heath House (1.1 miles south-east) and Heath Hall (1.2 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Golders Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Tapas catering in NW11, NW2 and NW3 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Nant Road, Hoop Lane and Park Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Golders Green, we also cover Temple Fortune (1 mile north), Childs Hill (1 mile south), North End (1 mile south-east), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find New End Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include The King Alfred School (0.6 miles south-east) and The Henrietta Barnett School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Places near Golders Green
More for events in Golders Green
- 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