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Tapas Catering in Tokyngton
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tokyngton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Tokyngton
How our tapas catering works in Tokyngton
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We are frequently asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and table tapas as a starter, serving Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
In Tokyngton, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Tokyngton (HA9, NW10, HA0)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Tokyngton is around 9:20pm in 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.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Tokyngton
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Tokyngton, people book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Stonebridge Park station is in Tokyngton itself.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Tapas for events in Tokyngton
Tokyngton is about 1 mile south-east of Wembley, in Greater London. Anywhere in HA9, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Historic buildings near Tokyngton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Tokyngton include Pitzhanger Manor (2.8 miles south-west) and Gunnersbury Park (3.5 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across the HA9, NW10 and HA0 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Wycombe Road and Tring Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Tokyngton for tapas catering include Stonebridge Park (1 mile south-east), Mapesbury (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge (1 mile south-east), Brent Park (1 mile north-east) and West Twyford (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Neasden Hospital (0.7 miles east) and London Designer Outlet (0.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Middle Lake and Hanger Hill Wood.
- Schools near Tokyngton include Ark Elvin Academy (0.7 miles north-west) and The Swaminarayan School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include Ace Cafe London pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Middlesex (0.6 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What affects the price in Tokyngton
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Your questions about tapas catering in Tokyngton
Which station should guests use for Tokyngton?
Stonebridge Park station, in Tokyngton itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael the Archangel?
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.
Do you come to Tokyngton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Tokyngton is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Nearby places to Tokyngton
Other catering in Tokyngton
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Tokyngton
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- 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