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Tapas Catering for Gallows Corner events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Gallows Corner. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in Gallows Corner
About our tapas catering in Gallows Corner
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it is receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés, we can cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and croquetas.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Gallows Corner. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Occasions we cook for in Gallows Corner
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Gidea Park station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Gallows Corner questions
Is parking a problem for events in Gallows Corner?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Gallows Corner?
The closest is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Drinks receptions around Gallows Corner
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Gallows Corner, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Gallows Corner. Gallows Corner is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Gallows Corner, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in RM3, RM2 and RM11 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Heath Park (1 mile south), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Gallows Corner includes Bedfords Park.
- Nearby schools include Ardleigh Green Junior School (0.6 miles south-east) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Hornchurch Urban District (1.9 miles south)
Places near Gallows Corner
Other catering in Gallows Corner
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Gallows Corner 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 choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Gallows Corner, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Where we can cook in Gallows Corner
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Gallows Corner is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Why choose live paella in Gallows Corner?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Gallows Corner
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Gallows Corner
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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