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Tapas & canapé catering in Higham Hill, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Higham Hill.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Higham Hill?
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Higham Hill is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Tapas catering for your event in Higham Hill
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for work receptions and welcome-drink canapés.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Higham Hill, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Higham Hill (E17, N17, E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Higham Hill
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
Higham Hill 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Drinks receptions around Higham Hill
Higham Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Higham Hill, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.7 miles west) and Sutton House (3.5 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew's Christian Centre, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in E17, N17 and E4 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Keith Road, Manor Road and Folly Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Higham Hill, we cover Warner Estate (1 mile south-east), Walthamstow (1 mile south-east), Tottenham Hale (1 mile south-west), Tottenham (1 mile west) and Walthamstow Village (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.1 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Ainslie Wood.
- Schools near Higham Hill include Big Creative Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest (0.5 miles south-west)
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More for events in Higham Hill
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Higham Hill questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Christian Centre?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Higham Hill?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What affects the price in Higham Hill
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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