Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in New Charlton
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in New Charlton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for New Charlton events
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in New Charlton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in New Charlton
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and sharing boards for evening guests.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in New Charlton. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in New Charlton?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in New Charlton
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Greater London, including New Charlton
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near New Charlton
More for events in New Charlton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Drinks receptions around New Charlton
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. From the centre of New Charlton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Catherine Labouré, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Thames Barrier Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in SE7, SE18 and E16, we plan around your venue and timings. From Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Charlton Athletic Museum (within half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Thorntree Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria pub (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re 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.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Who books tapas catering in New Charlton?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In New Charlton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: New Charlton has its own station, Charlton station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
Common questions in New Charlton
We’re having a ceremony at St Catherine Labouré: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in New Charlton?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you cater in New Charlton?
We do. We cook at events in New Charlton and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, New Charlton 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 will advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- 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