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Tapas Catering for Collier Row events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Collier Row and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Collier Row?
Tapas catering in Collier Row, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and tapas with a paella main course.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Collier Row, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Collier Row?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Collier Row
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Receptions and parties in Collier Row
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Collier Row and nearby villages. Collier Row is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Collier Row to London (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Collier Row include Hare Hall (1.7 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (4.8 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as The Good Shepherd, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in RM1, RM5 and RM7 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Collier Row for tapas catering include Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west), Rush Green (2 miles south) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Dagenham (2.4 miles south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Collier Row include Bedfords Park.
- Local schools include Marshalls Park Academy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Colley Rowe Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Collier Row has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Your questions about tapas catering in Collier Row
Is parking a problem for events in Collier Row?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Who books tapas catering in Collier Row?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Collier Row book us for occasions like:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Romford station, about 1.3 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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