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Tapas & canapé catering in Harlington, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Harlington.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Harlington?
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
How our tapas catering works in Harlington
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham and more.
For a London drinks party in Harlington, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Harlington (UB3, TW6, UB7)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Harlington?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Harlington, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
Parks such as Lake Farm Country Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning tapas catering in Harlington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
Harlington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Harlington
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Harlington
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Harlington
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Questions from Harlington
Can you cook in Lake Farm Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Harlington for guests?
The closest is Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Towns and villages near Harlington
Also in Harlington
Step by step
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 we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Harlington until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Harlington
Harlington is about 2 miles south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Harlington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Harlington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Harlington to London (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Osterley House (3.6 miles east) and Northolt Manor (5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cater events across the UB3, TW6 and UB7 postcode area. Whether your event is on New Road, Bath Road and Manor Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Harlington, we cover Sipson (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile south-east), Cranford (1 mile south-east), Heathrow (1 mile south-west) and Harmondsworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hoxton (15 miles east).
A little further out are Harlington (0.6 miles north-west) and Treaty Centre (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Schools near Harlington include Harlington Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north)
- 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