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Tapas & canapé catering in North Greenwich, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across North Greenwich and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
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Tapas catering in North Greenwich, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s tapas with a paella main course and birthday drinks, we can cook albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in North Greenwich, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, North Greenwich is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in North Greenwich
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Questions from North Greenwich
Could we have live paella in Mudchute Park and Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What about parking in North Greenwich?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Will there be enough food?
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.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
North Greenwich: venues and local tips
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. For tapas catering in North Greenwich, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Greenwich station, about 0.8 miles south. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas.
Tapas catering in E14, SE8 and SE10 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Miller General Hospital (1 mile south) and Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around North Greenwich includes Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Schools near North Greenwich include Canary Wharf College 3 (within half a mile north-east) and Laban Centre (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ferry House Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (2.1 miles south-west)
For event organisers in North Greenwich
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in North Greenwich has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Perfect for your event in North Greenwich
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in North Greenwich and Greater London:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (0.8 miles south-east) and Mansion House (3.5 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, 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