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Tapas Catering in Hampstead
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hampstead. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Hampstead events
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
About our tapas catering in Hampstead
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it is sharing boards for evening guests and table tapas as a starter, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
For a London drinks party in Hampstead, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW11, N2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hampstead: venues and local tips
Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Events in Hampstead are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Historic houses near Hampstead include Fenton House (within half a mile north) and Keats House (0.6 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Finchley Road & Frognal station is in Hampstead itself.
Here we cover the NW3, NW6, NW11 and N2 postcode area. Local streets include Hampstead High Street, New End Square and The Mount Square; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Hampstead include the A1 and A502, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Hampstead, we cover Greenhill (1 mile north-east), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west), Vale of Health (1 mile north) and South Hampstead (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east). Hampstead is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are New End Hospital (less than half a mile north) and O2 Centre (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Hampstead include Belsize Wood and The Long Water.
- Schools near Hampstead include St Anthony's Preparatory School (less than half a mile east) and South Hampstead High School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (under half a mile north-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.7 miles south-east)
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Hampstead is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hampstead? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Hampstead hosts choose us
- We cover Hampstead and the whole of Greater London
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Hampstead is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Towns and villages near Hampstead
Other catering in Hampstead
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hampstead? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
FAQs for Hampstead
What’s the nearest station to Hampstead for guests?
Hampstead has its own station: Finchley Road & Frognal station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John-at-Hampstead church?
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. Send us the reception address.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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