Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Castle Green, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Castle Green and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Castle Green
Tapas catering in Castle Green, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For anniversary parties and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas for your guests.
In Castle Green, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Castle Green (RM9, IG11, RM8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables.
Staff to serve canapés.
Why choose tapas catering in Castle Green?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
If you are looking at a historic venue around Castle Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Castle Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Castle Green
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
Tapas for events in Castle Green
Castle Green is about 1 mile east of Barking, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Castle Green and the surrounding area. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Parks such as Mayesbrook Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic houses near Castle Green include Eastbury Manor House (1 mile west) and Rainham Hall (3.1 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in RM9, IG11 and RM8, we plan around your venue and timings. From Cook Road, Rugby Road and Ripple Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Thames View Estate (1 mile south-west), Barking Riverside (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile south-east) and Becontree (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Barking Community Hospital (1.1 miles west) and East End Women's Museum (2 miles west). Not far away are Scrattons Eco Park.
- Schools near Castle Green include Monteagle Primary School (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (1.5 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Castle Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Castle Green: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Mayesbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at St John the Divine: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Places near Castle Green
What else we do in Castle Green
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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