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Tapas Catering for Hoxton events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hoxton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Hoxton
Tapas catering in Hoxton, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and office parties and launches, with padrón peppers, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a London drinks party in Hoxton, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Hoxton (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. 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
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Hoxton
Could we have live paella in Shoreditch Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Hoxton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Hoxton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or N1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Hoxton
Hoxton is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hoxton and the surrounding area. Hoxton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Hoxton has its own station, Hoxton station. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (1.4 miles south) and Dr Johnson's House (1.6 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in N1, N1P and EC1V is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on City Road, Noel Road and East Road. Hoxton sits on or near the A1200 and A1208, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Hoxton, we also cover Haggerston (1 mile east), Shoreditch (1 mile south-east), Canonbury (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north) and St Luke's (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Hoxton has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (1.6 miles south-west) and Hackney Walk (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Hoxton includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Hoxton include Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile south-east) and Islington Green School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Stag's Head pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.9 miles north-west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hoxton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What else we do in Hoxton
Where we can cook in Hoxton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, Hoxton 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Who books tapas catering in Hoxton?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic buildings near Hoxton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- 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