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Tapas & canapé catering in Aldborough Hatch, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Aldborough Hatch and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Aldborough Hatch?
Tapas catering in Aldborough Hatch, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is birthday drinks and tapas before paella, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo and more.
For a London drinks party in Aldborough Hatch, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Aldborough Hatch 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Drinks receptions around Aldborough Hatch
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Aldborough Hatch, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Aldborough Hatch. Aldborough Hatch is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
Wherever your event is in IG2, IG3 and RM6, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Aldborough Hatch on the A12, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Aldborough Hatch, we also cover Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include King George Hospital (within half a mile east) and The Brewery (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Aldborough Hatch include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Oaks Park High School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.3 miles north)
Perfect for your event in Aldborough Hatch
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (1.6 miles west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.2 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
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Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Aldborough Hatch stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldborough Hatch? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
FAQs for Aldborough Hatch
Which station should guests use for Aldborough Hatch?
The closest is Goodmayes station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: 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.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
- 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