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Tapas Catering in Finsbury
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Finsbury and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
Book tapas catering in Finsbury
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in Finsbury, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and engagement celebrations.
In Finsbury, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Finsbury (EC1V, N1, EC2A)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Who books tapas catering in Finsbury?
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Finsbury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Finsbury stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Finsbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Finsbury: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Finsbury?
Old Street station, in Finsbury itself.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
As a London location, Finsbury is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning a tapas spread in Finsbury
Finsbury is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Finsbury or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel. A picnic in Artillery Ground? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Anywhere in EC1V, N1 and EC2A, we can cook for your guests. From Oat Lane, Long Lane and Love Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A1 and A501 close by, Finsbury is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include St Luke's (1 mile north), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), City of London (1 mile south), Bishopsgate (1 mile south-east) and Shoreditch (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Luke's Hospital for Lunatics (less than half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (less than half a mile north-east) and Charterhouse Square School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Jugged Hare pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (0.5 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Finsbury
Also in Finsbury
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Finsbury? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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