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Tapas & canapé catering in St Ann's, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in St Ann's: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in St Ann's
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in St Ann's stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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How our tapas catering works in St Ann's
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and drinks parties and receptions, with tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
In St Ann's, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- St Ann's (N15, N4, N16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in St Ann's?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In St Ann's and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
A picnic in Chestnuts Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
As a London location, St Ann's is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
St Ann's: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Ann's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Chestnuts Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Drinks receptions around St Ann's
St Ann's is about 2 miles north-west of West Hackney, in Greater London. For tapas catering in St Ann's, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. St Ann's is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Ann's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.3 miles north) and Sutton House (2.7 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cook at events all over the N15, N4 and N16 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Ida Road, Elmar Road and Grove Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in West Green (1 mile north-west), Seven Sisters (1 mile east), South Tottenham (1 mile east), Harringay (1 mile west) and Tottenham Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles north-west) and Municipal Borough of Tottenham (0.9 miles north-east). The countryside around St Ann's includes Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Park View School (0.5 miles north-west) and Moselle Upper School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include No.8 Seven Sisters pub (under half a mile south-east)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
For event organisers in St Ann's
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, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Nearby places to St Ann's
Also in St Ann's
- 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