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Tapas Catering for Alperton events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Alperton and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Alperton
Tapas catering in Alperton, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Alperton. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and tapas with a paella main course, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas for your guests.
In Alperton, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Alperton (HA0, UB6, NW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Alperton
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Alperton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Alperton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Where we can cook in Alperton
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, Alperton 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 photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Alperton
Alperton is about 2 miles north of Ealing, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Alperton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St James Church Alperton. Historic houses near Alperton include Pitzhanger Manor (2.1 miles south) and Gunnersbury Park (3 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the HA0, UB6 and NW10 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lee Road, Marsh Road and Eagle Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in West Twyford (1 mile south-east), Tokyngton (1 mile north-east), Mapesbury (1 mile north-east), Stonebridge Park (1 mile east) and Park Royal (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
A little further out are Central Middlesex Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and London Transport Museum Depot (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Alperton include Castlebar Hill and Fox Wood.
- Local schools include Perivale Primary School (0.5 miles west) and St Benedict's School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Brentham Clubhouse pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Middlesex (1.3 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Alperton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Alperton
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Alperton
Other catering in Alperton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Your questions about tapas catering in Alperton
Which station should guests use for Alperton?
The closest is Wembley Central station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What about parking in Alperton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
- 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