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Tapas & canapé catering in Temple Bar, Greater London
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Temple Bar.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Temple Bar?
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Tapas catering for your event in Temple Bar
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We are frequently asked to cater cocktail parties and evening sharing boards, with albóndigas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
For a London drinks party in Temple Bar, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Temple Bar
Also in Temple Bar
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Events we cater in Temple Bar
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Temple Bar, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
For guests coming by train, City Thameslink station is in Temple Bar itself.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Receptions and parties in Temple Bar
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Temple Bar and the surrounding area. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Temple Bar frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as Lincoln's Inn Fields have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
This part of Greater London takes in WC2B, WC2E and EC1N, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Temple Bar include the A4 and A40, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Temple Bar, we also cover Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (under half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (less than half a mile south-west)
Temple Bar questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Temple Church?
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.
Is parking a problem for events in Temple Bar?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Temple Bar 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Temple Bar
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Temple Bar stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Temple Bar?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Temple Bar and across Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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