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Tapas & canapé catering in Winchmore Hill, Greater London
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Winchmore Hill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
Planning an event in Winchmore Hill?
Tapas catering in Winchmore Hill, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re often asked to cater drinks reception canapés and receptions and drinks parties, serving gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
In Winchmore Hill, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Winchmore Hill (N21, N13, N9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Winchmore Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Winchmore Hill for guests?
Winchmore Hill has its own station: Winchmore Hill station.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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’ll suggest quantities.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Winchmore Hill hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Winchmore Hill and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Also near Winchmore Hill
What else we do in Winchmore Hill
Planning a tapas spread in Winchmore Hill
Winchmore Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Anywhere in N21, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Winchmore Hill include Bruce Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and Forty Hall (2.8 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Winchmore Hill has its own station, Winchmore Hill station.
Anywhere in N21, N13 and N9, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Farm Road, Arlow Road and Hurst Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bush Hill (1 mile north-east), Bush Hill Park (1 mile north-east), Enfield (1 mile north-east), Enfield Chase (2 miles north) and Edmonton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Greentrees Hospital (1.6 miles south) and Museum of Enfield (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Winchmore Hill include Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Keble Preparatory School (less than half a mile north-west) and Winchmore School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.4 miles south)
For event organisers in Winchmore Hill
Many venues have rules for 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.
What affects the price in Winchmore Hill
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Winchmore Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Winchmore Hill
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Winchmore Hill 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 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Winchmore Hill
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Winchmore Hill, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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