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Tapas Catering in Hornsey
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 Hornsey.
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Hornsey
Tapas catering in Hornsey, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement drinks and welcome-drink canapés, serving croquetas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Hornsey. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Hornsey (N8, N22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Hornsey is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hornsey
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Hornsey until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hornsey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Staff to serve canapés.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hornsey? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Tapas for events in Hornsey
Hornsey is about 3 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hornsey and the surrounding area. Hornsey is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near Hornsey often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, Hornsey station is in Hornsey itself.
We cover events in every part of N8 and N22 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Brandon Place and Cross Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Turnpike Lane (1 mile east), Crouch End (1 mile south-west), Stroud Green (1 mile south-east), Wood Green (1 mile north-east) and Noel Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Wood Green (0.6 miles north-east) and Hornsey Central Hospital (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Hornsey include Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Hornsey include Greig City Academy (under half a mile east) and Greek Secondary School of London (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Great Northern Railway pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.9 miles north)
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Events we cater in Hornsey
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Holy Innocents.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
Nearby places to Hornsey
Also in Hornsey
Your questions about tapas catering in Hornsey
Is parking a problem for events in Hornsey?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Hornsey for guests?
Hornsey has its own station: Hornsey station.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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