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Tapas Catering in Underhill
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Underhill and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Underhill
For event organisers in Underhill
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.
Venues frequently 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’ll follow them.
How our tapas catering works in Underhill
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook padrón peppers, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and drinks reception canapés.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Underhill, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Common questions in Underhill
We’re having a ceremony at St John the Baptist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Underhill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater in Underhill?
We do. Underhill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Events we cater in Underhill
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is New Barnet station, about 1 mile east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Tapas for events in Underhill
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. From the centre of Underhill to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Underhill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Underhill to London (about 11 miles away).
A picnic in Highlands Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic houses near Underhill include Wyllyotts Manor (3.4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cook at events all over EN5 and N20. From Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Underhill include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (less than half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (within half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Underhill 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Underhill? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Underhill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Events in Underhill and across Greater London
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
What affects the price in Underhill
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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