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Tapas & canapé catering in Lisson Grove, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Lisson Grove and across Greater London.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Lisson Grove
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Tapas catering in Lisson Grove, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. For launches and office parties and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of croquetas, albóndigas and patatas bravas and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Lisson Grove. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Lisson Grove (NW8, W1H, W2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Nearby places to Lisson Grove
Also in Lisson Grove
Tapas for events in Lisson Grove
Lisson Grove is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Lisson Grove and the surrounding area. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
Historic buildings near Lisson Grove frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. A picnic in Regent's Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in NW8, W1H and W2, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Hall Road, Park Road and Lodge Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Lisson Grove include the A5 and A40, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Paddington Green (1 mile south-west), Paddington (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-west), Connaught Village (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sherlock Holmes Museum (under half a mile east) and Kingly Court (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include St John's Wood Art School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Exeter Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include RIBA Library (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.8 miles north)
FAQs for Lisson Grove
Can you cook in Regent's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Lisson Grove?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Lisson Grove 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.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Lisson Grove?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Lisson Grove:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Paul's Community Church.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
Lisson Grove is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Lisson Grove hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Lisson Grove and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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