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Tapas & canapé catering in Thamesmead, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Thamesmead and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Thamesmead
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Thamesmead stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in Thamesmead
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For welcome-drink canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Thamesmead, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Thamesmead (SE28, SE2, DA18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Thamesmead
Also in Thamesmead
Tapas for events in Thamesmead
Thamesmead is about 2 miles north-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE28, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Thamesmead include Eastbury Manor House (2.4 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (2.9 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Abbey Wood Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Here we cover the SE28, SE2 and DA18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Attlee Road, Aisher Road and Carlyle Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Crossness (1 mile south-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north-east), Barking Riverside (1 mile north-west), Thames View Estate (2 miles north-west) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Erith and District Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and River (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Thamesmead includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Harris Garrard Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
Your questions about tapas catering in Thamesmead
We are having a ceremony at St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can 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 Thamesmead?
The closest is Abbey Wood station, roughly 1 mile away.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
Thamesmead is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning tapas catering in Thamesmead? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Thamesmead?
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Paul.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- 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