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Tapas & canapé catering in Bishopsgate, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bishopsgate and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Bishopsgate
About our tapas catering in Bishopsgate
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We are frequently asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus, serving albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Bishopsgate. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Bishopsgate (E1, EC2A, EC1Y)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Bishopsgate
Tapas are sociable food.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Bishopsgate book us for events such as:
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Ethelburga.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Bishopsgate is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Bishopsgate will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bishopsgate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (less than half a mile south-west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.1 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
This part of Greater London takes in E1, EC2A and EC1Y, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Love Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A3 and A10 close by, Bishopsgate is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Aldgate (1 mile south-east), Spitalfields (1 mile east), City of London (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Whitechapel (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west) and Tower of London (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include The Aldgate School (less than half a mile south-east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (under half a mile north-east) and County of London (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Bishopsgate
Could we have live paella in Finsbury Circus?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Bishopsgate for guests?
London Liverpool Street station, in Bishopsgate itself.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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’ll do the cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Places near Bishopsgate
What else we do in Bishopsgate
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bishopsgate, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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