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Tapas Catering for Wapping events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wapping: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Wapping?
About our tapas catering in Wapping
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is tapas with a paella main course and engagement parties, we can cook croquetas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham and more.
In Wapping, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. 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.
- Where
- Wapping (E1, E1W, SE16)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Events we cater in Wapping
Big or small, tapas work.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: Wapping station is in Wapping itself.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
Why choose live paella in Wapping?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wapping
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Wapping and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Wapping: your questions answered
What about parking in Wapping?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in William Curtis Ecological Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Planning a tapas spread in Wapping
Wapping is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Wapping. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Peter's, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in William Curtis Ecological Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Here we cover the E1, E1W and SE16 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on West Lane, Tunnel Road and Glamis Road or the roads around them. You will find Wapping on the A101 and A1210, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in St George in the East (1 mile north-west), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Shadwell (1 mile east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west) and Ratcliff (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tower of London (0.7 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hermitage Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Mulberry School for Girls (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Town of Ramsgate pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Minories (0.7 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Wapping 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Wapping is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Other catering in Wapping
What affects the price in Wapping
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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