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Tapas Catering for Palmers Green events
Looking for tapas catering in Palmers Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Palmers Green events
For event organisers in Palmers Green
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Palmers Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Tapas catering for your event in Palmers Green
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We are frequently asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and canapés with welcome drinks, serving Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Palmers Green. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Palmers Green (N13, N22, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Palmers Green
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Palmers Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Palmers Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Palmers Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Drinks receptions around Palmers Green
Palmers Green is about 6 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Palmers Green and nearby villages. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our events stretch from Palmers Green to London (8 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Palmers Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Athlone House (3.9 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the N13, N22 and N11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Oak Lane, Fox Lane and York Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A105 and A1004 close by, Palmers Green is easy for us to reach. We also cook at events in Oakthorpe Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Well-known places in the area include Broomfield House Museum (under half a mile west) and Greentrees Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Palmers Green includes Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood Infant School (under half a mile east) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alfred Herring pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Southgate (less than half a mile south)
Palmers Green: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Broomfield Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Palmers Green?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Who books tapas catering in Palmers Green?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Palmers Green book us for events such as:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as Palmers Green United Reformed Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Events in Palmers Green and across Greater London
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- 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