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Tapas & canapé catering in Bankside, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bankside and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Bankside
Occasions we cook for in Bankside
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bankside, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Tapas catering in Bankside, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Bankside. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Bankside
What affects the price in Bankside
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
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.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bankside, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Bankside is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Bankside
- Events in Bankside and across Greater London
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Tapas for events in Bankside
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Bankside or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Historic houses near Bankside include Mansion House (0.6 miles north-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Parks such as Bernie Spain Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cook at events all over the SE1, EC4Y and EC4V postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane or the roads around them. With the A201 and A300 close by, Bankside is easy for us to reach for your event. We also cook at events in Blackfriars (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-west), Temple Bar (1 mile north-west), Waterloo (1 mile south-west) and Smithfield (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (under half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Founders Arms (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north)
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Where we can cook in Bankside
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Bankside is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Bankside: your questions answered
Can you cook in Bernie Spain Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Bankside for guests?
London Blackfriars station, in Bankside itself.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
- 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