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Tapas & canapé catering in Totteridge, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Totteridge and across Greater London.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Totteridge
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Totteridge until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Totteridge
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it is evening sharing boards and birthday drinks, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Totteridge. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Totteridge (N20, EN5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
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.
Events we cater in Totteridge
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
If you are looking at a historic venue around Totteridge, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Totteridge questions
Is parking a problem for events in Totteridge?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
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 provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Where we can cook in Totteridge
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
Totteridge is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Towns and villages near Totteridge
More for events in Totteridge
Receptions and parties in Totteridge
Totteridge is about 1 mile south-west of Barnet, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Totteridge. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Totteridge to London (about 10 miles away).
A picnic in Brook Farm Open Space? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Andrew's Church.
Anywhere in N20 and EN5, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Barnet Lane, Grange Avenue and Chestnut Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hadley (1 mile north), High Barnet (1 mile north), Arkley (2 miles north-west), Mill Hill (2 miles south-west) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barnet General Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Totteridge Green and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (under half a mile south) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.2 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (1 mile north)
- 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