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Tapas & canapé catering in New Southgate, Greater London
Something 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 New Southgate.
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in New Southgate?
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in New Southgate has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Tapas catering for your event in New Southgate
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For engagement celebrations and tapas before paella, we can cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
In New Southgate, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to New Southgate
Also in New Southgate
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Add a live paella main.
Drinks receptions around New Southgate
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. For tapas catering in New Southgate, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around New Southgate. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near New Southgate include Heath Hall (2.9 miles south-west) and Athlone House (3 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around New Southgate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in N11, N10 and N14, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around New Southgate include the A1003 and A1110, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
Occasions we cook for in New Southgate
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In New Southgate and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
For event organisers in New Southgate
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Southgate? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
New Southgate questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for New Southgate?
New Southgate station, in New Southgate itself.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What affects the price in New Southgate
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in New Southgate, and we will put together a menu and price.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Why choose live paella in New Southgate?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And 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