Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Canary Wharf
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Canary Wharf and across Greater London.
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Canary Wharf
Tapas catering in Canary Wharf, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and evening grazing, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Canary Wharf. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Canary Wharf
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Towns and villages near Canary Wharf
What else we do in Canary Wharf
Receptions and parties in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Canary Wharf, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Canary Wharf is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter's Church. If you are looking at a historic venue around Canary Wharf, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in E14, SE16 and E22 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Canary Wharf is on the A1261, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Canary Wharf includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Tower Hamlets College (under half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
Canary Wharf is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
FAQs for Canary Wharf
What about parking in Canary Wharf?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Canary Wharf?
Canary Wharf station, in Canary Wharf itself.
Do you cater in Canary Wharf?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Canary Wharf and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much does tapas catering cost in Canary Wharf?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
For event organisers in Canary Wharf
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Canary Wharf has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Read more
- 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