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Tapas & canapé catering in Oakthorpe Park, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Oakthorpe Park: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Oakthorpe Park
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Oakthorpe Park 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Oakthorpe Park
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
About our tapas catering in Oakthorpe Park
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include engagement parties and launches and office parties, serving gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Oakthorpe Park, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Oakthorpe Park (N13, N22, N11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Oakthorpe Park
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Nearby places to Oakthorpe Park
Other catering in Oakthorpe Park
Your questions about tapas catering in Oakthorpe Park
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael-at-Bowes?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Oakthorpe Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you come to Oakthorpe Park?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Oakthorpe Park and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Perfect for your event in Oakthorpe Park
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Witanhurst (3.8 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Add a live paella main.
Receptions and parties in Oakthorpe Park
Oakthorpe Park is about 2 miles west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Events in Oakthorpe Park are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Oakthorpe Park, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as St Michael-at-Bowes, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in N13, N22 and N11, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Wolves Lane, Park Avenue and Russell Road. Main roads around Oakthorpe Park include the A105, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Oakthorpe Park, we also cover Palmers Green (1 mile north-west), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Southgate (less than half a mile west) and The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Oakthorpe Park includes Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Oakthorpe Park include St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School (within half a mile south) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Alfred Herring pub (within half a mile north)
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Evening receptions in Oakthorpe Park stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use 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