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Tapas Catering for Oakleigh Park events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Oakleigh Park.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Oakleigh Park
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Tapas catering in Oakleigh Park, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For office parties and launches and evening grazing, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Oakleigh Park. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Oakleigh Park (N20, N12, EN4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Oakleigh Park hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Oakleigh Park until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Oakleigh Park: venues and local tips
Oakleigh Park is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Across the N20 area, we can cook for your guests. Oakleigh Park is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Oakleigh Park to London (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Oakleigh Park include Heath Hall (3.5 miles south) and Kenwood House (3.8 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Oakleigh Park frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in N20, N12 and EN4, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as High Road, Swan Lane and Green Road. You’ll find Oakleigh Park on the A1000, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover events in Whetstone (1 mile east), North Finchley (1 mile south), Woodside Park (1 mile south-west), East Barnet (1 mile north-east) and Brunswick Park (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Grand Arcade (0.9 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Oakleigh Park include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Oakleigh Park include Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles south-west) and Woodhouse College (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
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.
Who books tapas catering in Oakleigh Park?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Parks such as Swan Lane Open Space have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Oakleigh Park
Can you cook in Swan Lane Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Oakleigh Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Nearby places to Oakleigh Park
What else we do in Oakleigh Park
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, Oakleigh Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Oakleigh Park
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- 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