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Tapas & canapé catering in Wealdstone, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wealdstone.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Wealdstone
How our tapas catering works in Wealdstone
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are Serrano ham, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas with a paella main course.
In Wealdstone, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Wealdstone (HA3, HA1, HA2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Wealdstone
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Wealdstone and the whole of Greater London
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Common questions in Wealdstone
Which station should guests use for Wealdstone?
Wealdstone has its own station: Harrow & Wealdstone station.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Wealdstone is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Wealdstone
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Wealdstone book us for occasions like:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Guests travelling by rail: Harrow & Wealdstone station is in Wealdstone itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near Wealdstone
Other catering in Wealdstone
Receptions and parties in Wealdstone
Wealdstone is about 2 miles north-east of Harrow, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Wealdstone or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Wealdstone is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Wealdstone include Headstone Manor (0.9 miles west) and Northolt Manor (3.7 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Headstone Manor Recreation Ground have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in HA3, HA1 and HA2, we can bring tapas catering to you. Local streets include Tudor Road, Herga Road and Byron Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Wealdstone for tapas catering include Greenhill (1 mile south), Kenton (1 mile south-east), Northwick Park (1 mile south), North Harrow (1 mile south-west) and Harrow (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hilfield Castle (4.2 miles north) and Kodak Museum (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Wealdstone include Northala Fields and Harrow Weald Common.
- Local schools include The Sacred Heart Language College (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Duck in the Pond pub (0.8 miles north)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
Wealdstone is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wealdstone
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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