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Tapas Catering for Temple Mills events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Temple Mills. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Temple Mills events
Tapas catering for your event in Temple Mills
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Temple Mills. We cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and we are often booked for tapas before paella and engagement parties.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Temple Mills, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Temple Mills (E20, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Temple Mills
Temple Mills is about 1 mile north-west of Stratford, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Temple Mills or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Temple Mills is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Eleutherius. Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (1.6 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.8 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the E20, E15 and E9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Major Road, Forbes Lane and Keirin Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A106, Temple Mills is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Village (1 mile south-east), Hackney Wick (1 mile south-west), Stratford (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile south-east) and Fish Island (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Temple Mills includes Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Eton Manor Boys' Club (under half a mile north) and Mossbourne Riverside Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of West Ham (0.9 miles south-east)
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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 Temple Mills
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Greater London, including Temple Mills
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Temple Mills is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Temple Mills
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Temple Mills has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or E20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose tapas catering in Temple Mills?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Temple Mills and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Temple Mills, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Temple Mills
We’re having a ceremony at St Eleutherius: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Temple Mills?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cover Temple Mills?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Temple Mills and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
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.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
- 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