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Tapas Catering for Northfields events
Looking for tapas catering in Northfields? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Northfields
How our tapas catering works in Northfields
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are padrón peppers, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for evening sharing boards and canapés with welcome drinks.
In Northfields, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Northfields (W5, W13, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, Northfields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Northfields until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Questions from Northfields
We’re having a ceremony at Avenue Theatre: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Northfields for guests?
Brentford station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Northfields.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Who books tapas catering in Northfields?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Avenue Theatre, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
Tapas for events in Northfields
Northfields is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Northfields, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Northfields, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brentford station, about 0.8 miles south.
Anywhere in W5, W13 and TW8, we can cook for your guests. From Burns Road, South Road and Elers Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Northfields is on the A3002, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Northfields, we cover Brentford (1 mile south-east), Gillette Corner (1 mile south-west), Brentford End (1 mile south), Osterley (2 miles south-west) and Spring Grove (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ealing Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Ealing (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Long Wood.
- Local schools include Ealing Fields High School (0.6 miles west) and Great Ealing School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Ealing Park Tavern (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles east)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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