Greater London · England
Tapas Catering for Hornchurch Marshes events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hornchurch Marshes. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Hornchurch Marshes?
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hornchurch Marshes
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Hornchurch Marshes
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We are frequently asked to cater tapas starters and office parties and launches, with gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Hornchurch Marshes, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Hornchurch Marshes (RM13, RM9, RM10)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning tapas catering in Hornchurch Marshes? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Common questions in Hornchurch Marshes
Is parking a problem for events in Hornchurch Marshes?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Helen and St Giles: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Nearby places to Hornchurch Marshes
What else we do in Hornchurch Marshes
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Hornchurch Marshes has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Events we cater in Hornchurch Marshes
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Helen and St Giles.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Hornchurch Marshes: venues and local tips
Hornchurch Marshes is about 2 miles south of Dagenham, in Greater London. Events in Hornchurch Marshes are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Hornchurch Marshes, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Rainham Hall (1.1 miles east) and Eastbury Manor House (3 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across RM13, RM9 and RM10 and the streets around it. From Frog Lane, Consul Avenue and Fairlane Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Hornchurch Marshes, we cover Beam Park (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Green (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Dock (1 mile west), South Hornchurch (1 mile north-east) and Rainham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Hornchurch Marshes include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hornchurch Marshes include Beam Primary School (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (0.6 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Hornchurch Marshes
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the 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