Love Paella
Tapas and canapé catering
Spanish tapas and canapés for drinks receptions, starters and sharing tables, on their own or with a live paella to follow.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas and canapé catering, the way it should be
Tapas are made for sharing and for talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapé tapas carried round on boards while guests mingle, or table tapas set down in the middle so everyone helps themselves.
They pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too, for drinks receptions, evening parties and office events. Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Perfect for
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
On the menu
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
See the full sample menu. We cook vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options, each in its own pan.
- Covering
- London and the South East
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like 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.
Canapé or table tapas?
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions: small, one-bite and carried round. Table tapas suit seated meals: bowls and boards in the middle of each table. Many events have both.
Dietary needs
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian or gluten-free, and we cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. Tell us about allergies when you book.
Live paella compared with other event catering
| Option | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Live paella | Cooked in front of guests; served hot from the pan; several pans cover different diets | Needs a level, ventilated cooking space |
| Hog roast | Popular for big outdoor events | Harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests; one main dish |
| Barbecue | Casual and familiar | Food comes off in batches, so queues build; weather-dependent |
| Cold buffet | Simple to serve; no cooking space needed | No theatre; food can sit out for a while |
| Plated meal | Formal and traditional | Needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head |
What your quote should include
- What’s included: paella only, or bread, salad and sides too
- How many staff, and how long they stay
- Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the weather turns
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Tapas and canapé catering: questions
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How many tapas per person?
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 provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Where do you cater?
Across London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
How do I get a quote?
Send us your date, venue or postcode, guest numbers and any dietary needs through our quote form, and we’ll reply with a menu and a price.
Towns we cover
- London
- Brighton
- Guildford
- Canterbury
- Maidstone
- Tunbridge Wells
- Oxford
- Reading
- Southampton
- Winchester
- Chichester
- Milton Keynes
- All areas
Find your county for every town and village we cover, from the big towns to the smallest villages.
Tapas and canapé catering for your event
- 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