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Tapas Catering in Haverstock
Planning tapas catering in Haverstock? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in Haverstock
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
About our tapas catering in Haverstock
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are tortilla española, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for engagement parties and drinks reception canapés.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Haverstock. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Haverstock (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Haverstock is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Haverstock
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
FAQs for Haverstock
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Haverstock for guests?
South Hampstead station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Haverstock stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Haverstock, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Tapas for events in Haverstock
Haverstock is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. From the centre of Haverstock to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Haverstock is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Keats House (0.8 miles north) and 2 Willow Road (0.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Wherever your event is in NW3, NW5 and NW1, we can bring tapas catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road. If your venue is just outside Haverstock, we also cover Belsize Park (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (3.4 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Haverstock include Adelaide Nature Reserve and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Washington pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (under half a mile north) and Cecil Sharp House (0.8 miles south-east)
Perfect for your event in Haverstock
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Haverstock, people book us for events such as:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
A picnic in Primrose Hill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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