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Tapas & canapé catering in Dormers Wells, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Dormers Wells. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Dormers Wells
Tapas catering in Dormers Wells, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are tortilla española, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and cocktail parties.
In Dormers Wells, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Dormers Wells (UB1, UB6, UB2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Dormers Wells
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Dormers Wells? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Also in Dormers Wells
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Dormers Wells stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Dormers Wells
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including Dormers Wells
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Dormers Wells?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Osterley House (1.9 miles south) and Northolt Manor (2 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
Receptions and parties in Dormers Wells
Dormers Wells is about 1 mile north-east of Southall, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Dormers Wells. Dormers Wells is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Dormers Wells to London (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Southall station is about 0.9 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Emmanuel Church.
This part of Greater London takes in UB1, UB6 and UB2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Swan Road, North Road and Meadow Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Dormers Wells sits on or near the A4020, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Southall (1 mile south-west), West Ealing (1 mile south-east), Hanwell (1 mile south-east), Yeading (2 miles north-west) and Yiewsley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (3.3 miles south) and St Bernard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dormers Wells include Northala Fields and Litten Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Dormers Wells High School (under half a mile north-west) and The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Ealing (2.4 miles east)
Dormers Wells questions
What’s the nearest station to Dormers Wells for guests?
Southall station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Castle Bar Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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