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Tapas & canapé catering in Holywell, Greater London
Something 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 Holywell.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Holywell
Tapas catering in Holywell, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. On the menu are patatas bravas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we’re frequently booked for tapas and paella menus and birthday drinks.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Holywell, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Holywell (WD18, WD3, WD99)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Who books tapas catering in Holywell?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Holywell, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Holywell, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Holywell
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Where we can cook in Holywell
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Holywell is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Holywell until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Holywell
Could we have live paella in King George V Playing Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Holywell?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you come to Holywell?
We do. We cook at events in Holywell and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
For event organisers in Holywell
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Receptions and parties in Holywell
Holywell is in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Holywell. We cover 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Watford High Street station, about 1.4 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as St Oswald's Parish Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in WD18, WD3 and WD99, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Epsom Road, Combe Road and Ascot Road. Holywell is on the A4145, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Holywell for tapas catering include Moor Park (2 miles south) and Eastbury (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (15 miles south-east), Marylebone (15 miles south-east), Kensington (14 miles south-east), Hampstead (12 miles south-east), Ruislip (5 miles south) and Brompton (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (1.5 miles east) and Watford General Hospital (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
- Schools near Holywell include Westfield Academy (within half a mile east) and Croxley Danes School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red House (0.8 miles west)
- 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