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Tapas & canapé catering in South Kenton, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in South Kenton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
Live tapas catering in South Kenton
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tapas catering in South Kenton, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is evening grazing and drinks reception canapés, we can cook albóndigas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo and more.
In South Kenton, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- South Kenton (HA9, HA0, HA3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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What affects the price in South Kenton
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning a tapas spread in South Kenton
South Kenton is about 1 mile north-west of Wembley, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of South Kenton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Headstone Manor (2.6 miles north-west) and Northolt Manor (3.2 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: South Kenton has its own station, South Kenton station.
For tapas catering in HA9, HA0 and HA3, we plan around your venue. From Peel Road, Holt Road and Byron Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to South Kenton for tapas catering include Northwick Park (1 mile west), Kenton (1 mile north), North Wembley (1 mile south), Brondesbury Park (1 mile south) and Harrow on the Hill (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Anns (1.4 miles north-west) and St. Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Castlebar Hill and Masons Field.
- Nearby schools include Wembley High Technology College (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Windermere pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Middlesex (2.7 miles south-east)
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why South Kenton hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Greater London, including South Kenton
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
South Kenton: your questions answered
What about parking in South Kenton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Preston Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Who books tapas catering in South Kenton?
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Annunciation.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in South Kenton 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or HA9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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