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Tapas Catering for Nag's Head events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Nag's Head.
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
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Drinks receptions around Nag's Head
Nag's Head is about 2 miles north-west of Hoxton, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Nag's Head, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Nag's Head is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Historic buildings near Nag's Head frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Joseph and St Padarn's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in N7, N19 and N4, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Penn Road, Tabley Road and Lowman Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Nag's Head, we cover Holloway (1 mile south), Lower Holloway (1 mile south), Tufnell Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north-west) and Barnsbury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Northern Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Brunswick Centre (2.3 miles south). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Schools near Nag's Head include Beacon High (0.6 miles south-west) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Coronet pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (1.3 miles south-east) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.9 miles south-west)
Tapas catering for your event in Nag's Head
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and receptions and drinks parties, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
For a London drinks party in Nag's Head, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Nag's Head (N7, N19, N4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
FAQs for Nag's Head
Can you cook in Whittington Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at St Joseph and St Padarn's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you cover Nag's Head?
Yes, we do. Nag's Head is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Where we can cook in Nag's Head
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
Nag's Head is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Nag's Head
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For event organisers in Nag's Head
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Nag's Head and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Nag's Head stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Nag's Head, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Perfect for your event in Nag's Head
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Nag's Head, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
Parks such as Whittington Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
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
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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