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Tapas & canapé catering in Hampstead Garden Suburb, 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 for events in Hampstead Garden Suburb.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Hampstead Garden Suburb
Perfect for your event in Hampstead Garden Suburb
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
A picnic in Lyttelton Playing Fields? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Tapas catering in Hampstead Garden Suburb, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and tapas before paella, with Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
For a London drinks party in Hampstead Garden Suburb, 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
- Hampstead Garden Suburb (NW11, N2, N3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Hampstead Garden Suburb is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Hampstead Garden Suburb hosts choose us
- Events in Hampstead Garden Suburb and across Greater London
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hampstead Garden Suburb questions
What about parking in Hampstead Garden Suburb?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Lyttelton Playing Fields?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
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.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
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What else we do in Hampstead Garden Suburb
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Hampstead Garden Suburb stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Hampstead Garden Suburb is about 1 mile south-west of East Finchley, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Hampstead Garden Suburb. We cover 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Hampstead Garden Suburb include Heath Hall (0.8 miles south-east) and Kenwood House (1.1 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Hampstead Garden Suburb, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in NW11, N2 and N3 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Maya Road, Oakwood Road and Bigwood Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A1, Hampstead Garden Suburb is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Temple Fortune (1 mile west), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), Golders Green (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile south) and Vale of Health (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.2 miles north) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hampstead Garden Suburb include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include Brookland Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and The King Alfred School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old White Lion pub (0.9 miles east)
- 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