Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Oakwood events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Oakwood: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Oakwood
Tapas catering in Oakwood, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Popular choices include patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for evening grazing and receptions and drinks parties.
For a London drinks party in Oakwood, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Oakwood (N14, N21, EN2)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Oakwood
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Oakwood and the whole of Greater London
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Nearby places to Oakwood
Other catering in Oakwood
Oakwood: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Thomas's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Oakwood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Planning tapas catering in Oakwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Oakwood is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Oakwood
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Drinks receptions around Oakwood
Oakwood is about 2 miles west of Enfield, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Oakwood and nearby villages. Oakwood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Oakwood to London (about 10 miles away).
Historic buildings near Oakwood often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. A picnic in Oakwood Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Wherever your event is in N14, N21 and EN2, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Ivy Road, Green Road and Chase Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in World's End (1 mile east), Osidge (1 mile south-west), Southgate (1 mile south), Grange Park (1 mile east) and East Barnet (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
A little further out are East Barnet Urban District (1.4 miles west) and Chase Farm Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Southgate School (0.6 miles north-west) and Southgate School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Crown pub (0.7 miles south)
Who books tapas catering in Oakwood?
Tapas get people talking.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Oakwood and Greater London:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Nearby historic houses include Forty Hall (3.1 miles north-east) and Bruce Castle (3.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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