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Tapas Catering for West Hendon events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Hendon and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in West Hendon
Events we cater in West Hendon
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Matthias the Apostle church.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Tapas catering for your event in West Hendon
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We are often asked to cater tapas starters and evening sharing boards, serving Serrano ham, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
For a London drinks party in West Hendon, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- West Hendon (NW9, NW4)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why choose live paella in West Hendon?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in West Hendon
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in West Hendon and across Greater London
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Drinks receptions around West Hendon
West Hendon is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. For tapas catering in West Hendon, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. West Hendon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from West Hendon to London (9 miles away).
A picnic in West Hendon Playing Fields? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: West Hendon has its own station, Hendon station.
Anywhere in NW9 and NW4, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road or the roads around them. West Hendon is on the A5, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in The Hyde (1 mile south), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Masons Field and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Woodfield School (0.8 miles south) and Brampton College (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile north)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in West Hendon stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in West Hendon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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FAQs for West Hendon
We are having a ceremony at St Matthias the Apostle 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in West Hendon Playing Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Hendon.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near West Hendon
What else we do in West Hendon
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, West Hendon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- 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