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Tapas Catering for Northwick Park events
Looking for tapas catering in Northwick Park? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Northwick Park
Tapas catering in Northwick Park, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re frequently booked for office parties and launches and engagement drinks.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Northwick Park, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Northwick Park (HA1, HA3, HA0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Northwick Park: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Preston Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Northwick Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Northwick Park
What else we do in Northwick Park
Occasions we cook for in Northwick Park
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Northwick Park and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic houses near Northwick Park include Headstone Manor (1.9 miles north-west) and Northolt Manor (2.8 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Northwick Park is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, Northwick Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Northwick Park
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Northwick Park and the whole of Greater London
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Northwick Park
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Northwick Park, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Tapas for events in Northwick Park
Northwick Park is about 1 mile south-west of Kenton, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Northwick Park and the surrounding area. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Saint Cuthberts Church. A picnic in Preston Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in HA1, HA3 and HA0. Whether your event is on Lyon Road, Manor Road and Gayton Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A404, Northwick Park is simple for us to get to for your event. We also cook at events in Greenhill (1 mile north-west), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile south-west), South Kenton (1 mile east), Kenton (1 mile north-east) and Harrow (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
A little further out are Northwick Park Hospital (less than half a mile north-east) and Kodak Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Masons Field and Northala Fields.
- Nearby schools include St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles west) and Orley Farm School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Trinity Bar (0.5 miles north-west)
- 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