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Tapas Catering for Tufnell Park events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tufnell Park and the surrounding area.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Tufnell Park
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas catering in Tufnell Park, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Tufnell Park. Typical bookings include work receptions and tapas and paella menus, serving albóndigas, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Tufnell Park, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Tufnell Park (NW5, N19, N7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Tufnell Park 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’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Drinks receptions around Tufnell Park
Tufnell Park is about 2 miles west of Highbury, in Greater London. From the centre of Tufnell Park to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Witanhurst (1.2 miles north-west) and Keats House (1.5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Upper Holloway station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
Tapas catering in NW5, N19 and N7 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Hugo Road, Ward Road and Anson Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Tufnell Park for tapas catering include Dartmouth Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north), Gospel Oak (1 mile west), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile west) and Holloway (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Nearby schools include Acland Burghley School (within half a mile west) and Musical Theatre Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boston Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.4 miles west) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.5 miles south-west)
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Places near Tufnell Park
Other catering in Tufnell Park
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Tufnell Park is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Tufnell Park
Can you cook in Whittington Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Tufnell Park for guests?
The closest is Upper Holloway station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you come to Tufnell Park?
Yes, we do. Tufnell Park is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tufnell Park? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What affects the price in Tufnell Park
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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