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Tapas & canapé catering in Northumberland Park, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Northumberland Park. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Northumberland Park
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Tapas catering in Northumberland Park, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and table tapas as a starter, with croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Northumberland Park, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Northumberland Park (N17, N18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Northumberland Park
Northumberland Park is about 1 mile north-east of Tottenham, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Northumberland Park will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Northumberland Park is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Northumberland Park has its own station, Northumberland Park (London) station. Historic buildings near Northumberland Park frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Greater London takes in N17 and N18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Love Lane, Park Lane and York Road. We also cook at events in Upper Edmonton (1 mile north-west), Edmonton (1 mile north), South Chingford (1 mile east), Picketts Lock (2 miles north-east) and Highams Park (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.6 miles south) and Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
- Schools near Northumberland Park include Duke's Aldridge (under half a mile west) and London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find No.8 Tottenham pub (0.5 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (1.1 miles south-west)
Also near Northumberland Park
More for events in Northumberland Park
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose tapas catering in Northumberland Park?
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
Parks such as Bruce Castle Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
Northumberland Park is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Common questions in Northumberland Park
Could we have live paella in Bruce Castle Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Northumberland Park?
Northumberland Park (London) station, in Northumberland Park itself.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What affects the price in Northumberland Park
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Northumberland Park, and we will put together a menu and price.
Is live paella right for your event?
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 book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including Northumberland Park
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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. Sunset in Northumberland Park is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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