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Tapas Catering for Harrow Weald events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Harrow Weald: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
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About our tapas catering in Harrow Weald
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and table tapas as a starter, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
For a London drinks party in Harrow Weald, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Harrow Weald (HA3, HA7, HA1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Drinks receptions around Harrow Weald
Harrow Weald is about 2 miles west of Stanmore, in Greater London. From the centre of Harrow Weald to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Harrow Weald is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael & All Angels. Historic buildings near Harrow Weald often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the HA3, HA7 and HA1 postcode area. Local streets include High Road, Elms Road and Tudor Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A409 close by, Harrow Weald is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Harrow Weald for tapas catering include Belmont (1 mile east), Headstone (1 mile west), Hatch End (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles east) and Brockley Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Northwick Park Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Cat Museum (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Harrow Weald include Weald Rise Primary School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Duck in the Pond pub (0.5 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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’ll do the cooking.
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The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Harrow Weald stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Harrow Weald
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael & All Angels?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Harrow Weald?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
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 suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
As a London location, Harrow Weald is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Perfect for your event in Harrow Weald
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Harrow Weald, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Headstone Lane station is about 0.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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