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Tapas & canapé catering in Millbank, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Millbank and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Millbank
Tapas catering in Millbank, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We are often asked to cater tapas before paella and birthday and anniversary parties, with tortilla española, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
In Millbank, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Millbank (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Millbank stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Tapas for events in Millbank
Millbank is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Millbank, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 764 places across Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Clarence House (under half a mile north-west) and Buckingham Palace (less than half a mile west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of SW1P, W1J and SW1V. Streets in the area include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Millbank include the A4 and A202, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Westminster (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kingly Court (0.9 miles north) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (under half a mile north). The countryside around Millbank includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Millbank include Blewcoat School (within half a mile south-west) and St Matthew's School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Grafton Arms (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (0.6 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Who books tapas catering in Millbank?
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic buildings near Millbank frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
Questions from Millbank
Is parking a problem for events in Millbank?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Could we have live paella in St James's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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. See how much paella per person.
Why choose live paella in Millbank?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Millbank 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’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Places near Millbank
More for events in Millbank
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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