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Tapas & canapé catering in Temple Fortune, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Temple Fortune: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Temple Fortune
Temple Fortune: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Temple Fortune?
Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you come to Temple Fortune?
Yes, we do. Temple Fortune is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Tapas catering in Temple Fortune, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We are often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and tapas starters, with croquetas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
In Temple Fortune, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Temple Fortune?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. 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.
What you get with us
- We cover Temple Fortune and the whole of Greater London
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Drinks receptions around Temple Fortune
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Temple Fortune. Temple Fortune is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Temple Fortune to London (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Temple Fortune include Heath Hall (1.3 miles east) and Kenwood House (1.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cater events across the NW11, NW4 and N3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Temple Fortune include the A598, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Temple Fortune include The Henrietta Barnett School (within half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose tapas catering in Temple Fortune?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, Brent Cross West station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Temple Fortune is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Temple Fortune
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Also near Temple Fortune
Other catering in Temple Fortune
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Temple Fortune? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Temple Fortune is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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