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Tapas & canapé catering in Seven Dials, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Seven Dials.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Seven Dials
Planning a tapas spread in Seven Dials
Seven Dials is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Seven Dials, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Benjamin Franklin House (under half a mile south) and Burlington House (0.6 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Soho Baptist Chapel.
We cover events in every part of W1F, W1D and W1T and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or the roads around them. Main roads around Seven Dials include the A301 and A400, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in St Giles (1 mile north), West End (1 mile west), Soho (1 mile west), Covent Garden (1 mile east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (under half a mile north-east) and Kingly Court (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Seven Dials includes Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Two Brewers pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile east)
How our tapas catering works in Seven Dials
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and birthday drinks, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Seven Dials, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Seven Dials (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Seven Dials? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Seven Dials stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Seven Dials
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Seven Dials and across Greater London
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Seven Dials
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Seven Dials has its own station, Tottenham Court Road station.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
Where we can cook in Seven Dials
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
Seven Dials is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Seven Dials
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Nearby places to Seven Dials
Also in Seven Dials
Seven Dials: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Soho Baptist Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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