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Tapas Catering for Donnybrook Quarter events
Planning tapas catering in Donnybrook Quarter? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Donnybrook Quarter events
Tapas catering in Donnybrook Quarter, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for drinks parties and receptions and anniversary parties.
For a London drinks party in Donnybrook Quarter, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Donnybrook Quarter (E3, E9, E20)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
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. Sunset in Donnybrook Quarter is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Donnybrook Quarter questions
Can you cook in Grove Hall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at St Paul Old Ford: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Donnybrook Quarter
Donnybrook Quarter is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Anywhere in E3, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (1.3 miles north-west) and Mansion House (3.1 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Grove Hall Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Anywhere in E3, E9 and E20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lyal Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Donnybrook Quarter, we cover Old Ford (1 mile east), Fish Island (1 mile north-east), Bow (1 mile south), Hackney Wick (1 mile north-east) and Mile End (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tower of London (2.8 miles south-west) and Westfield Stratford City (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Donnybrook Quarter includes Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (within half a mile south-east) and Mulberry UTC (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Park (less than half a mile north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Donnybrook Quarter
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Donnybrook Quarter and the whole of Greater London
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, 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 plan ahead.
Who books tapas catering in Donnybrook Quarter?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul Old Ford, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
Also near Donnybrook Quarter
More for events in Donnybrook Quarter
- 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