Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Friday Hill events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Friday Hill and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Friday Hill?
About our tapas catering in Friday Hill
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is office parties and launches and anniversary parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Friday Hill. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Friday Hill (E4, IG8, IG9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Friday Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Friday Hill
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Friday Hill and the whole of Greater London
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Friday Hill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Friday Hill?
Chingford station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Is parking a problem for events in Friday Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What affects the price in Friday Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning tapas catering in Friday Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Friday Hill
Friday Hill is about 1 mile east of Chingford, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Friday Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Friday Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. A picnic in The Highams Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Tapas catering in E4, IG8 and IG9 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Weale Road, Hatch Lane and The Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Friday Hill is on the A1009, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chingford Hatch (1 mile south-west), Chingford (1 mile west), Monkhams (1 mile east), Chingford Mount (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wanstead Hospital (2.7 miles south) and The Epping Forest Museum (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Friday Hill include Ainslie Wood and Pole Hill.
- Local schools include Heathcote School & Science College (under half a mile north) and Normanhurst School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Head pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Buckhurst Hill East (1.7 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Nearby places to Friday Hill
What else we do in Friday Hill
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Why choose tapas catering in Friday Hill?
Tapas get people talking.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Friday Hill:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic houses near Friday Hill include Bruce Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Valentines Mansion (4.2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Friday Hill is around 9:20pm in 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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