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Tapas & canapé catering in Loughborough Junction, Greater London
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Loughborough Junction.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Loughborough Junction
Tapas catering in Loughborough Junction, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For engagement parties and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Loughborough Junction, 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
- Loughborough Junction (SW9, SE5, SE24)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
Loughborough Junction is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Loughborough Junction? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning a tapas spread in Loughborough Junction
Loughborough Junction is about 1 mile east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Across the SW9 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A picnic in Max Roach Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Loughborough Junction station is in Loughborough Junction itself.
Wherever your event is in SW9, SE5 and SE24, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Minet Road, Heron Road and Lowth Road. We also cook at events in Angell Town (1 mile north-west), North Brixton (1 mile north-west), Stockwell (1 mile west), Brixton (1 mile south-west) and Little Portugal (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Streatham Hill (2 miles south-west) and St Giles' Hospital (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Loughborough Junction include Battersea Park Lake and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Schools near Loughborough Junction include The Michael Tippett School (within half a mile south) and The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Loughborough Hotel (within half a mile north-west)
Also near Loughborough Junction
What else we do in Loughborough Junction
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Loughborough Junction is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Loughborough Junction
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Loughborough Junction and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
Questions from Loughborough Junction
What’s the nearest station to Loughborough Junction for guests?
Loughborough Junction station, in Loughborough Junction itself.
Can you cook in Max Roach Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cover Loughborough Junction?
We do. We cook at events in Loughborough Junction and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Events we cater in Loughborough Junction
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Historic buildings near Loughborough Junction frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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