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Tapas & canapé catering in Welling, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Welling: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Welling
Tapas catering for your event in Welling
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and welcome-drink canapés, serving padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Welling, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Welling (DA16, DA15, DA6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
Welling is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Welling
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Occasions we cook for in Welling
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Welling book us for events such as:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as St John's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Drinks receptions around Welling
Welling is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Welling and nearby villages. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Danson House (less than half a mile south-east) and Red House (0.9 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Danson Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Here we cover the DA16, DA15 and DA6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Days Lane, Hook Lane and Lyme Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A207, Welling is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. For events just outside Welling, we cover Crook Log (1 mile east), Blendon (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east) and West Heath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles south) and Colyers (2.9 miles east). Not far away are The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Bexley Grammar School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Nags Head pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Welling
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
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Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Welling 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 arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Welling
Which station should guests use for Welling?
The closest is Welling station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St John's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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