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Tapas Catering for Telegraph Hill events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Telegraph Hill and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
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Tapas catering for your event in Telegraph Hill
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and sharing boards for evening guests, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Telegraph Hill, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Telegraph Hill (SE4, SE15, SE14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Telegraph Hill
Is parking a problem for events in Telegraph Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Catherine's Hatcham?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much does tapas catering cost in Telegraph Hill?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What affects the price in Telegraph Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Telegraph Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Greater London, including Telegraph Hill
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Telegraph Hill?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Telegraph Hill book us for occasions like:
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Telegraph Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Telegraph Hill is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Where we can cook in Telegraph Hill
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Telegraph Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Receptions and parties in Telegraph Hill
Telegraph Hill is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Telegraph Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Catherine's Hatcham. Parks such as Fordham Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Anywhere in SE4, SE15 and SE14, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Mona Road, Pepys Road and Kitto Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Telegraph Hill for tapas catering include Nunhead (1 mile south-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east), Peckham (1 mile north-west), St Johns (1 mile east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles east) and Nunhead (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Telegraph Hill include St. James's Park Lake and New Cross Gate Cutting.
- Schools near Telegraph Hill include Haberdashers' Hatcham College (under half a mile north) and Southwark Free School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Brockley Barge pub (within half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Telegraph Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re 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.
- 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