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Tapas Catering in Stonebridge
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stonebridge. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Stonebridge?
Tapas catering for your event in Stonebridge
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it is drinks parties and receptions and engagement parties, we can cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Stonebridge, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Stonebridge (NW10, HA9, HA0)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Stonebridge has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Stonebridge
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Stonebridge is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Questions from Stonebridge
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Stonebridge?
Harlesden station, in Stonebridge itself.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Stonebridge
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
A picnic in St. Raphael's Edible Garden? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
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- Payment terms and deposit
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Receptions and parties in Stonebridge
Stonebridge is about 2 miles north of Acton, in Greater London. Anywhere in NW10, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stonebridge to London (8 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Harlesden station is in Stonebridge itself. Nearby historic houses include Pitzhanger Manor (2.8 miles south-west) and Gunnersbury Park (3.2 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the NW10, HA9 and HA0 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Wood Road, Park Road and Acton Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Stonebridge Park (1 mile north-west), Church End (1 mile north-east), Tokyngton (1 mile north-west), Brent Park (1 mile north) and Harlesden (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include London Designer Outlet (1.4 miles north-west) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Hanger Hill Wood.
- Local schools include The Swaminarayan School (0.5 miles north) and St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Stonebridge Park Public House (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Middlesex (within half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
- 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