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Tapas Catering in Staples Corner
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Staples Corner and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Staples Corner
Why choose tapas catering in Staples Corner?
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Staples Corner often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
Tapas catering in Staples Corner, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it is canapés with welcome drinks and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Staples Corner. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Staples Corner (NW2, NW4, NW9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Staples Corner has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Staples Corner 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’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Planning a tapas spread in Staples Corner
Staples Corner is about 1 mile south of Hendon, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Staples Corner, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Heath House (2.2 miles east) and Fenton House (2.3 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: Staples Corner has its own station, Brent Cross West station.
We cater events across NW2, NW4 and NW9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Park Road, Humber Road and Oxgate Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Brent Cross (1 mile north-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west), Hendon (1 mile north), The Hyde (1 mile north-west) and West Hendon (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (less than half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Westbere Copse and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Clarion (less than half a mile east) and Woodfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.1 miles north)
FAQs for Staples Corner
Is parking a problem for events in Staples Corner?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Staples Corner for guests?
Staples Corner has its own station: Brent Cross West station.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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