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Tapas Catering in Monken Hadley
Looking for tapas catering in Monken Hadley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Monken Hadley events
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, Monken Hadley 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 photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
About our tapas catering in Monken Hadley
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For birthday and anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Monken Hadley. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Monken Hadley (EN5, EN4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Monken Hadley
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
If you are looking at a historic venue around Monken Hadley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Monken Hadley: venues and local tips
Monken Hadley is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. Across the EN5 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Monken Hadley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Hadley Wood station is about 1 mile away.
We cook at events all over EN5 and EN4. Whether your event is on Dury Road, Lucan Road and Bruce Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A1081 close by, Monken Hadley is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Close by, we cover events in Underhill (1 mile south), Hadley Wood (1 mile east), Barnet (1 mile south-east), Bentley Heath (1 mile north) and New Barnet (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Spires Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south) and Potters Bar Museum (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Hadley Green and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Monken Hadley include Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.6 miles south) and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Former King William IV Public House (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (0.9 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Monken Hadley
What else we do in Monken Hadley
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Monken Hadley
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Monken Hadley until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Monken Hadley? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Monken Hadley
What’s the nearest station to Monken Hadley for guests?
Hadley Wood station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
What about parking in Monken Hadley?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
For event organisers in Monken Hadley
Organising a club, school or community event in Monken Hadley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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