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Tapas Catering for High Barnet events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across High Barnet and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in High Barnet
Tapas catering for your event in High Barnet
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include tortilla española, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and drinks reception canapés.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in High Barnet, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- High Barnet (EN5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in High Barnet? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
As a London location, High Barnet is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why High Barnet hosts choose us
- Events in High Barnet and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Who books tapas catering in High Barnet?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you’re celebrating in High Barnet, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hadley Wood station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
High Barnet: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in High Barnet?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in King George's Fields (Monken Hadley)?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much does tapas catering cost in High Barnet?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Tapas for events in High Barnet
High Barnet is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. Events in High Barnet are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. High Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near High Barnet include Wyllyotts Manor (2.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the EN5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Byng Road, Park Road and Kings Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. High Barnet sits on or near the A1081, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside High Barnet, we also cover Hadley (1 mile east), Arkley (1 mile south-west), Kitts End (1 mile north), Totteridge (1 mile south) and Rowley Green (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hertfordshire Scout Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Barnet Urban District (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near High Barnet include Barnet Countryside Centre and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near High Barnet include Queen Elizabeth's School (less than half a mile west) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in High Barnet until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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