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Tapas Catering in Pentonville
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Pentonville and across Greater London.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Pentonville
Why choose live paella in Pentonville?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Pentonville, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for engagement drinks and work receptions.
In Pentonville, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Pentonville (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
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Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Pentonville is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning a tapas spread in Pentonville
Pentonville is about 1 mile north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. From the centre of Pentonville to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Saint Peter. If you are looking at a historic venue around Pentonville, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in N1, N1P and EC1V, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on City Road, Noel Road and Dewey Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Pentonville include the A1200, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Pentonville, we cover Angel (1 mile south-west), Islington (1 mile north), Clerkenwell (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west) and St Pancras (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Chest Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Pentonville includes Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Pentonville include City of London Academy Islington (within half a mile east) and Islington Green School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Camden Head Public House (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.5 miles north) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.2 miles south-west)
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or N1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Pentonville is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Pentonville
Is parking a problem for events in Pentonville?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Pentonville for guests?
The closest is Essex Road station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cover Pentonville?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Pentonville is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
- 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