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Tapas & canapé catering in Gidea Park, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Gidea Park. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Gidea Park
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in Gidea Park
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For table tapas as a starter and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Gidea Park, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Gidea Park (RM2, RM3, RM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Gidea Park
More for events in Gidea Park
Tapas for events in Gidea Park
Gidea Park is about 1 mile north-east of Romford, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Gidea Park and the surrounding area. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as Raphael Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic houses near Gidea Park include Hare Hall (0.6 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the RM2, RM3 and RM1 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Main Road, Brook Road and Bell Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Gidea Park for tapas catering include Gallows Corner (1 mile east), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south-east), Heath Park (1 mile south), Emerson Park (2 miles south-east) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (14 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 Harold Wood Hospital (1 mile east) and The Mercury Mall (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
- Local schools include Gidea Park Primary School (0.7 miles south-west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.9 miles south)
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Gidea Park until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Gidea Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Gidea Park
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Gidea Park
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Greater London, including Gidea Park
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Gidea Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Common questions in Gidea Park
Could we have live paella in Raphael Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in Gidea Park?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
- 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