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Tapas Catering in The Burroughs
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 The Burroughs.
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Book tapas catering in The Burroughs
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering in The Burroughs, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course.
For a London drinks party in The Burroughs, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in The Burroughs until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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The Burroughs: venues and local tips
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of The Burroughs or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from The Burroughs to London (8 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church. Historic houses near The Burroughs include Heath Hall (2.6 miles east) and Heath House (2.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cook at events all over the NW4, NW9 and NW11 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road. You will find The Burroughs on the A41, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover events in Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around The Burroughs includes Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Brampton College (less than half a mile east) and Kisharon College (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claddagh Ring pub (under half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in The Burroughs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in The Burroughs
Which station should guests use for The Burroughs?
Hendon station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook in Hendon Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Perfect for your event in The Burroughs
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In The Burroughs and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near The Burroughs frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Towns and villages near The Burroughs
Also in The Burroughs
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
For event organisers in The Burroughs
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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