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Tapas & canapé catering in Norbury, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Norbury and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Norbury events
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Norbury, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For launches and office parties and sharing tapas starters, we can cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Norbury, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Norbury (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Norbury is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Towns and villages near Norbury
More for events in Norbury
Tapas for events in Norbury
Norbury is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the CR7 area, we can bring the pans to you. Norbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west. A picnic in Grangewood Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
We cater events across the CR7, SW16 and SE19 postcode area. Local streets include Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Norbury for tapas catering include Pollards Hill (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Norbury includes Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Schools near Norbury include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (within half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Norbury
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Oswald?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is parking a problem for events in Norbury?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Norbury until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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