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Tapas Catering for Greengate events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Greengate and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Greengate events
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
About our tapas catering in Greengate
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and birthday drinks, with tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
In Greengate, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Greengate
Can you cook in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Greengate?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Drinks receptions around Greengate
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Greengate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as West Ham Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in E13, E6 and E16 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newham University Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and East Ham (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lister Community School (under half a mile north) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Greengate
More for events in Greengate
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Greengate
- We cover Greengate and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Greengate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Greengate stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Greengate
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Greengate and Greater London:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Greengate often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- 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