Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in North End, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in North End. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in North End
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Tapas catering for your event in North End
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around North End. Popular choices include tortilla española, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for tapas and paella menus and evening sharing boards.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in North End. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- North End (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
North End: venues and local tips
North End is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in North End will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. North End is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from North End to London (13 miles away).
Parks such as Braeburn Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, Slade Green station is in North End itself.
Anywhere in DA8, DA1 and DA7, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Slade Green (1 mile east), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Erith and District Hospital (1.4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near North End include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Railway Tavern (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (0.9 miles west)
Your questions about tapas catering in North End
Which station should guests use for North End?
Slade Green station, in North End itself.
Can you cook in Braeburn Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
North End is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Occasions we cook for in North End
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in North End book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Augustine's Church.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in North End
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Greater London, including North End
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in North End has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
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