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Tapas Catering in North Wembley
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North Wembley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near North Wembley
How our tapas catering works in North Wembley
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We’re often asked to cater launches and office parties and tapas and paella menus, with croquetas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
In North Wembley, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- North Wembley (HA0, HA9, UB6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in North Wembley
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in North Wembley book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
Parks such as Preston Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
North Wembley 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.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
North Wembley: venues and local tips
North Wembley is about 2 miles south-east of Harrow, in Greater London. Across the HA0 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from North Wembley to London (10 miles away).
Historic buildings near North Wembley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, North Wembley has its own station, Wembley Central station.
We cook at events all over HA0, HA9 and UB6. From Elm Road, East Lane and High Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around North Wembley include the A4089, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Brondesbury Park (1 mile north), Sudbury Hill (1 mile west), Sudbury (1 mile west), South Kenton (1 mile north) and Perivale (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (6 miles south-east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kodak Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and London Designer Outlet (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Perivale Wood and Castlebar Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wembley High Technology College (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include J.J. Moon's pub (0.5 miles east)
- Other local spots include Middlesex (1.8 miles south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
FAQs for North Wembley
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to North Wembley for guests?
North Wembley has its own station: Wembley Central station.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in North Wembley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Greater London, including North Wembley
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Places near North Wembley
Also in North Wembley
- 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