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Tapas & canapé catering in Middle Park, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Middle Park and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Middle Park
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
How our tapas catering works in Middle Park
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are Serrano ham, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and tapas before paella.
For a London drinks party in Middle Park, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Middle Park (SE9, SE12)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
Middle Park 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Middle Park
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Greater London, including Middle Park
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Middle Park? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Middle Park has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Middle Park
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Why choose tapas catering in Middle Park?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Middle Park and Greater London:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Historic buildings near Middle Park frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning a tapas spread in Middle Park
Middle Park is about 1 mile west of Eltham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Middle Park, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Middle Park is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
A picnic in Horn Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mottingham station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
We cook at events all over SE9 and SE12 and the streets around it. From Horsa Road, Court Road and Sidcup Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Middle Park on the A20, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Horn Park (1 mile west), Eltham (1 mile east), Mottingham (1 mile south), Well Hall (1 mile north-east) and Chinbrook (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Middle Park includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Middle Park include Harris Academy Greenwich (under half a mile north) and Colfe's School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Banker's Draft pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Your questions about tapas catering in Middle Park
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Saviour?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Middle Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cover Middle Park?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Middle Park is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
- 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