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Tapas & canapé catering in Norwood Green, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Norwood Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
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How our tapas catering works in Norwood Green
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and evening sharing boards, serving Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Norwood Green. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Norwood Green (UB2, TW5, TW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Norwood Green
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you are celebrating in Norwood Green, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
Historic houses near Norwood Green include Osterley House (0.6 miles south-east) and Boston Manor (2 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Norwood Green questions
What about parking in Norwood Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Inwood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Norwood Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Norwood Green 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables.
Staff to serve canapés.
Receptions and parties in Norwood Green
Norwood Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southall, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Norwood Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Norwood Green to London (12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Norwood Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in UB2, TW5 and TW7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Norwood Road, Stour Avenue and Durham Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. With the M4 and A3005 close by, Norwood Green is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Norwood Green, we also cover North Hyde (1 mile west), Heston (1 mile south-west), Osterley (1 mile south-east), Spring Grove (1 mile south-east) and Lampton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
A little further out are Museum of Army Music (2.7 miles south) and Treaty Centre (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Norwood Green include Garden Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Nearby schools include Heston Community School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.8 miles south)
Towns and villages near Norwood Green
Other catering in Norwood Green
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Norwood Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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