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Tapas & canapé catering in North End, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North End and the surrounding area.
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
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Tapas catering in North End, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and drinks reception canapés, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and croquetas and more.
For a London drinks party in North End, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- North End (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in North End?
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
FAQs for North End
Can you cook in Gwendwr Garden?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to North End for guests?
Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in North End is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in North End? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Towns and villages near North End
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Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why North End hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in North End and across Greater London
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
North End is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Planning a tapas spread in North End
North End is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of North End or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. North End is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook.
Parks such as Gwendwr Garden have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Nearby historic houses include Garden Lodge, Kensington (within half a mile north-east) and Leighton House (0.6 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in W14, SW6 and SW5 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road. For events just outside North End, we cover West Kensington (1 mile east), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles north) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near North End include WWT London Wetland Centre and Campden Hill.
- Schools near North End include Avonmore Primary School (less than half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Seven Stars pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (1.3 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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