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Tapas Catering for Kitts End events
Looking for tapas catering in Kitts End? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Kitts End
Tapas catering in Kitts End, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Kitts End. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Kitts End (EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Kitts End? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Kitts End
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
A picnic in King George's Fields (Monken Hadley)? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Planning a tapas spread in Kitts End
Kitts End is in Greater London. Anywhere in EN5, we can bring the pans to you. Kitts End is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Kitts End to London (13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin. Historic houses near Kitts End include Wyllyotts Manor (1.7 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Greater London takes in EN5. Other places close to Kitts End for tapas catering include Dancers Hill (1 mile north-west), Hadley (1 mile south), High Barnet (1 mile south) and Arkley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles south), City of Westminster (11 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Barnet Urban District (1.6 miles south) and Potters Bar Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Kitts End includes Hadley Green and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Dame Alice Owen's School (1.3 miles north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include Former King William IV Public House (0.6 miles south)
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
FAQs for Kitts End
Could we have live paella in King George's Fields (Monken Hadley)?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Kitts End stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Places near Kitts End
Other catering in Kitts End
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
Kitts End is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
- 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