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Tapas & canapé catering in Newington Green, Greater London
Looking for tapas catering in Newington Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Newington Green
Tapas catering for your event in Newington Green
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and engagement parties, serving Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Newington Green. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Newington Green (N16, N1, N5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Newington Green 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Tapas for events in Newington Green
Newington Green is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. Events in Newington Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
After a ceremony at a church such as Newington Green Unitarian Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Canonbury station is in Newington Green itself.
This part of Greater London takes in N16, N1 and N5. That could mean an event in a garden on Dove Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane. You’ll find Newington Green on the A1199, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Newington Green, we cover Mildmay (1 mile south), Highbury (1 mile west), Canonbury (1 mile south), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south) and Kingsland (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Newington (under half a mile north) and German Hospital (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dartmouth Park Hill and Gillespie Park.
- Local schools include Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles north) and Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Army and Navy pub (within half a mile east)
What affects the price in Newington Green
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Newington Green and across Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Newington Green?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic houses near Newington Green include Sutton House (1.5 miles east) and Mansion House (2.6 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Newington Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
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Your questions about tapas catering in Newington Green
Can you cook in Highbury Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Newington Green Unitarian Church: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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