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Tapas Catering for Eel Pie Island events
Planning tapas catering in Eel Pie Island? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Eel Pie Island events
How our tapas catering works in Eel Pie Island
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include albóndigas, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a London drinks party in Eel Pie Island, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Eel Pie Island (TW1, TW10, TW2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Eel Pie Island is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Eel Pie Island
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Eel Pie Island
Eel Pie Island is about 1 mile east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Events in Eel Pie Island are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Eel Pie Island is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Eel Pie Island to London (11 miles away).
A picnic in Marble Hill Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic buildings near Eel Pie Island often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in TW1, TW10 and TW2, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Oak Lane, Sion Road and Bell Lane or the roads around them. Being close to the A305 and A310, Eel Pie Island is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Eel Pie Island, we also cover Twickenham (1 mile west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south-east), Petersham (1 mile east) and St Margarets (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Treaty Centre (2.3 miles north-west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (less than half a mile north). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Ham Lands.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (under half a mile south-west) and Orleans Park School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Barmy Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Eel Pie Island is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Eel Pie Island
- Events in Eel Pie Island and across Greater London
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Questions from Eel Pie Island
Is parking a problem for events in Eel Pie Island?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook in Marble Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Also near Eel Pie Island
More for events in Eel Pie Island
- 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