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Tapas & canapé catering in Little Stanmore, Greater London
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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Little Stanmore.
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Little Stanmore
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in Little Stanmore
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and birthday and anniversary parties, with patatas bravas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Little Stanmore. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Little Stanmore (HA8, HA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Little Stanmore hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Little Stanmore and the whole of Greater London
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Little Stanmore
Tapas get people talking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Little Stanmore book us for occasions like:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Lawrence.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
FAQs for Little Stanmore
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Canons Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater in Little Stanmore?
We do. Little Stanmore is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Little Stanmore is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Little Stanmore
Little Stanmore is about 1 mile south-east of Stanmore, in Greater London. Anywhere in HA8, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Little Stanmore, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Canons Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in HA8 and HA7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Mead Road, Tenby Road and Bacon Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Canons Park (1 mile north-west), Edgware (1 mile north-east), Burnt Oak (1 mile east), The Hale (1 mile north-east) and Broadfields Estate (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Hendon (2.7 miles south-east) and Cat Museum (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Northgate School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Railway Hotel (0.5 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Add a live paella main.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Towns and villages near Little Stanmore
What else we do in Little Stanmore
Where we can cook in Little Stanmore
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, Little Stanmore 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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