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Tapas Catering for Kingsbury events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Kingsbury.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Kingsbury
About our tapas catering in Kingsbury
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For anniversary parties and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española and more.
For a London drinks party in Kingsbury, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Kingsbury (NW9, HA3, HA9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Kingsbury questions
What’s the nearest station to Kingsbury for guests?
The closest is Hendon station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Roe Green Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Kingsbury has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Kingsbury
Kingsbury is about 2 miles north-east of Wembley, in Greater London. Events in Kingsbury are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Headstone Manor (3.5 miles west) and Heath House (4.3 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Parks such as Roe Green Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Anywhere in NW9, HA3 and HA9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Bacon Lane, Slough Lane and Minterne Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Kingsbury sits on or near the A4006, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Queensbury (1 mile north-west), West Hendon (1 mile east), The Hyde (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Colindale (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south-east), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Edgware Community Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Church Farmhouse Museum (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Castlebar Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include JFS (within half a mile west) and Woodfield School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include J.J. Moon's pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Hendon (2 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Also near Kingsbury
What else we do in Kingsbury
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Kingsbury hosts choose us
- Events in Kingsbury and across Greater London
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
Kingsbury is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Why choose tapas catering in Kingsbury?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Kingsbury and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hendon station, about 1.5 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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