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Tapas Catering for Kenton events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Kenton.
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Kenton
Tapas catering in Kenton, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re often asked to cater office parties and launches and tapas before paella, with gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Kenton. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Kenton (HA3, HA7, HA1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Kenton is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or HA3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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Kenton questions
Which station should guests use for Kenton?
The closest is Kenton station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cook in Preston Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Kenton: venues and local tips
Kenton is about 2 miles south of Stanmore, in Greater London. From the centre of Kenton to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Kenton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
A picnic in Preston Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic buildings near Kenton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in HA3, HA7 and HA1, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Retreat Close, Kenton Road and Woodgrange Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A4006, Kenton is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Kenton for tapas catering include South Kenton (1 mile south), Northwick Park (1 mile south-west), Greenhill (1 mile west), Wealdstone (1 mile north-west) and Harrow on the Hill (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Anns (1.3 miles west) and Hilfield Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Kenton include Masons Field and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Kenton include Uxendon Manor Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The New Moon pub (under half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, Kenton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Who books tapas catering in Kenton?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: Kenton station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Kenton and across Greater London
- 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