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Tapas & canapé catering in Walthamstow, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Walthamstow and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Walthamstow
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Walthamstow
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering in Walthamstow, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it’s engagement drinks and work receptions, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Walthamstow. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Walthamstow (E17, E4, IG8, E10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Walthamstow? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Walthamstow 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Walthamstow
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Walthamstow? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Walthamstow
Which station should guests use for Walthamstow?
Walthamstow Central station, in Walthamstow itself.
What about parking in Walthamstow?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you come to Walthamstow?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Walthamstow and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Why choose tapas catering in Walthamstow?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Walthamstow, people book us for events such as:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: Walthamstow has its own station, Walthamstow Central station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Walthamstow: venues and local tips
Walthamstow is about 7 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the E17 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Walthamstow to London (7 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels. If you are looking at a historic venue around Walthamstow, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in E17, E4, IG8 and E10 is planned around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Church Road and Wigram Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Walthamstow is on the A104 and A112, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Walthamstow Village (1 mile south-east), Warner Estate (1 mile north), Bakers Arms (1 mile south-east), Higham Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Walthamstow (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Walthamstow has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (0.5 miles north-east) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Walthamstow School for Girls (under half a mile east) and Aveling Park School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Mirth pub (under half a mile east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Towns and villages near Walthamstow
Other catering in Walthamstow
- 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