Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Northwood, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Northwood: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Northwood events
Tapas catering in Northwood, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include evening grazing and welcome-drink canapés, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Northwood, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Northwood (HA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Northwood?
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Carpenders Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Northwood stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Drinks receptions around Northwood
Northwood is in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the HA6 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Northwood to London (about 16 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Emmanuel Church. Nearby historic houses include Headstone Manor (3.3 miles south-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.9 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
We cover events in every part of the HA6 postcode area. From Little Stream Close and Sandy Lodge Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Eastbury (1 mile north-east), Moor Park (1 mile north-west) and Holywell (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (14 miles south-east), Marylebone (14 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (14 miles south-east), Hampstead (11 miles south-east) and Ruislip (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dews Farm Sand Pits and Tumbling Bay.
- Local schools include London School of Theology (0.5 miles south-west) and Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gate Public House (0.8 miles west)
Where we can cook in Northwood
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
Northwood 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.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Northwood
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
More for events in Northwood
Questions from Northwood
What about parking in Northwood?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Emmanuel Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
- 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