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Tapas & canapé catering in Greenhill, Greater London
Planning tapas catering in Greenhill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Greenhill
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in Greenhill, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and tapas starters, with Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Greenhill, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Greenhill (HA1, HA3, HA2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Receptions and parties in Greenhill
Greenhill is about 1 mile north-east of Harrow, in Greater London. For an event in Greenhill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Greenhill. Greenhill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Greenhill to London (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Greenhill include Headstone Manor (1.1 miles north-west) and Northolt Manor (3.1 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Greenhill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in HA1, HA3 and HA2, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Lyon Road, Hill Road and Byron Road. If your venue is just outside Greenhill, we also cover Wealdstone (1 mile north), Northwick Park (1 mile south-east), Harrow (1 mile south-west), Kenton (1 mile east) and Roxeth (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Anns (within half a mile south-west) and Hilfield Castle (4.8 miles north). The countryside around Greenhill includes Masons Field and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Greenhill include Harrow High School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Greenhill
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Greenhill until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Greenhill, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Your questions about tapas catering in Greenhill
Can you cook in Northwick Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Greenhill for guests?
Harrow-on-the-Hill station, in Greenhill itself.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
Greenhill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Places near Greenhill
Also in Greenhill
Why choose tapas catering in Greenhill?
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever you are celebrating in Greenhill, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
Parks such as Northwick Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- 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