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Tapas & canapé catering in College Park, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across College Park and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering for College Park events
Tapas catering in College Park, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and tapas starters.
In College Park, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- College Park (NW10, W10, NW26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
College Park is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Why choose live paella in College Park?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover College Park and the whole of Greater London
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
College Park questions
Could we have live paella in Little Wormwood Scrubs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about parking in College Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Places near College Park
What else we do in College Park
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in College Park until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
College Park: venues and local tips
College Park is about 1 mile south-east of Harlesden, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of College Park or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. College Park is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near College Park often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Mark's, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in NW10, W10 and NW26, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Tubbs Road, Waldo Road and Hythe Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Kensal Green (1 mile east), Old Oak Common (1 mile south-west), Harlesden (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile north) and Kensal Rise (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (5 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Middlesex (1.6 miles west) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around College Park includes Westbere Copse and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Newman Catholic College (0.5 miles north) and Brondesbury College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Masons Arms (less than half a mile east)
- 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