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Tapas Catering for Manor House events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Manor House and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Manor House
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Manor House is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Manor House, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for tapas with a paella main course and anniversary parties.
For a London drinks party in Manor House, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Manor House (N4, N16, N15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Manor House
Other catering in Manor House
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Manor House?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Manor House questions
What about parking in Manor House?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Chestnuts Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cater in Manor House?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Manor House and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Manor House
Manor House is about 1 mile north of Highbury, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Manor House or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Manor House is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Manor House include Bruce Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Witanhurst (2.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Manor House frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in N4, N16 and N15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Vale Road, Eade Road and Swan Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Manor House on the A503, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Harringay (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile north-east), Stoke Newington (1 mile south-east), Stamford Hill (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find City of London Maternity Hospital (1 mile west) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Woodberry Wetlands and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Manor House include Woodberry Down School (under half a mile east) and Arts and Media School Islington (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Beaconsfield pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornsey (1.1 miles north-west)
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Perfect for your event in Manor House
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Harringay Green Lanes station is in Manor House itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Where we can cook in Manor House
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, Manor House is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- 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