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Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Holloway, 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 Upper Holloway and across Greater London.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Upper Holloway
Tapas catering for your event in Upper Holloway
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. We’re often asked to cater office parties and launches and tapas starters, serving Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Upper Holloway. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Upper Holloway hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Upper Holloway?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Upper Holloway:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew's Whitehall Park, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
What affects the price in Upper Holloway
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Upper Holloway 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 before you book.
On the menu in Upper Holloway
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Receptions and parties in Upper Holloway
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Upper Holloway and nearby villages. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Upper Holloway has its own station, Upper Holloway station. If you are looking at a historic venue around Upper Holloway, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the N19, N7 and N6 postcode area. Local streets include Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Upper Holloway is on the A103, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (3.8 miles south) and Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
- Local schools include City of London Academy (within half a mile north-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Mother Red Cap pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south)
Towns and villages near Upper Holloway
What else we do in Upper Holloway
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Upper Holloway until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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FAQs for Upper Holloway
Is parking a problem for events in Upper Holloway?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Holloway for guests?
Upper Holloway station, in Upper Holloway itself.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you come to Upper Holloway?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upper Holloway is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Upper Holloway? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
- 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