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Tapas Catering in Gordon Hill
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 Gordon Hill.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Gordon Hill?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Gordon Hill
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
How our tapas catering works in Gordon Hill
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. Whether it’s canapés with welcome drinks and work receptions, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Gordon Hill. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Gordon Hill (EN2, EN1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Gordon Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Gordon Hill
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Tapas for events in Gordon Hill
Gordon Hill is about 3 miles north of Edmonton, in Greater London. Events in Gordon Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Gordon Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Gordon Hill to London (11 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael & All Angels. For guests coming by train, Gordon Hill has its own station, Gordon Hill station.
We cater events across EN2 and EN1. Whether your event is on Lea Road, Farr Road and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Gordon Hill, we cover Clay Hill (1 mile north), Enfield Chase (1 mile south-west), Forty Hill (1 mile east), Enfield (1 mile south) and Crews Hill (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Enfield (less than half a mile north) and Museum of Enfield (1 mile south). Open spaces near Gordon Hill include Pole Hill and Bowyer's Water.
- Local schools include Chace Community School (0.6 miles south-east) and Russet House School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wonder pub (under half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Who books tapas catering in Gordon Hill?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Gordon Hill:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
Historic houses near Gordon Hill include Forty Hall (0.9 miles north-east) and Bruce Castle (4.6 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Questions from Gordon Hill
What’s the nearest station to Gordon Hill for guests?
Gordon Hill station, in Gordon Hill itself.
We are having a ceremony at St Michael & All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Gordon Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Gordon Hill
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- 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