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Tapas Catering in Harrow
Planning tapas catering in Harrow? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Harrow?
Tapas catering in Harrow, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We are often asked to cater birthday drinks and work receptions, with Serrano ham, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Harrow, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Harrow (HA2, HA1, UB5, HA3)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Harrow
Harrow is in Greater London. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Harrow and nearby villages. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Harrow to London (12 miles away).
A picnic in Northwick Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. For guests coming by train, Harrow-on-the-Hill station is about 0.7 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in HA2, HA1, UB5 and HA3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Perceval Square; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Harrow include the B457 and B458, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Roxeth (1 mile south), South Harrow (1 mile south), North Harrow (1 mile north-west), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile south-east) and Rayners Lane (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St. George's Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Islip Manor Meadows and Northala Fields.
- Nearby schools include Grange Primary School (within half a mile west) and Orley Farm School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Kingsfield Arms (within half a mile east)
Nearby places to Harrow
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Questions from Harrow
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Harrow for guests?
Harrow-on-the-Hill station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
Harrow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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 you book.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 will do the cooking.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Harrow is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Harrow and across Greater London
- Real theatre, not just catering
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Perfect for your event in Harrow
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Harrow, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- 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