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Tapas & canapé catering in Heath Park, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Heath Park and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Heath Park
Planning a tapas spread in Heath Park
Heath Park is about 1 mile east of Romford, in Greater London. Events in Heath Park are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our events stretch from Heath Park to London (about 14 miles away).
Historic buildings near Heath Park often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Saint Alban Church of England.
For tapas catering in RM11, RM1 and RM2, we plan around your venue and timings. From Moss Lane, Park Lane and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Heath Park, we cover Ardleigh Green (1 mile north-east), Hornchurch (1 mile south-east), Emerson Park (1 mile east), Gidea Park (1 mile north) and Gallows Corner (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.4 miles east) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Heath Park include Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (under half a mile south-west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon & Stars pub (0.8 miles west)
Tapas catering in Heath Park, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for tapas with a paella main course and drinks reception canapés.
In Heath Park, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Heath Park (RM11, RM1, RM2)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Heath Park?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (0.8 miles north-east) and Rainham Hall (3.9 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Heath Park is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
FAQs for Heath Park
What’s the nearest station to Heath Park for guests?
Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Haynes Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Heath Park.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Places near Heath Park
Other catering in Heath Park
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Heath Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Heath Park hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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