Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for St Pancras events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in St Pancras.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in St Pancras?
About our tapas catering in St Pancras
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around St Pancras. We’re frequently asked to cater evening grazing and office parties and launches, with tortilla española, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in St Pancras. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- St Pancras (NW1W, W1T, N1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
St Pancras: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to St Pancras for guests?
The closest is London Kings Cross station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Lumen United Reformed 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
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’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including St Pancras.
What affects the price in St Pancras
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Places near St Pancras
What else we do in St Pancras
Drinks receptions around St Pancras
St Pancras is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of St Pancras or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, London Kings Cross station is about 0.5 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around St Pancras, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of NW1W, W1T and N1 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Long Lane and City Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. St Pancras sits on or near the A4 and A40, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside St Pancras, we cover Bloomsbury (1 mile south-west), Kings Cross (1 mile north-west), Holborn (1 mile south-east), Clerkenwell (1 mile east) and Angel (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south). St Pancras is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Foundling Museum (within half a mile west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include City Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Calthorpe Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Pilsudski Institute of London (less than half a mile south-west) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.7 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in St Pancras? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in St Pancras until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in St Pancras? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in St Pancras
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
As a London location, St Pancras 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.
On the menu in St Pancras
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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