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Tapas & canapé catering in Westbourne, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Westbourne.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Westbourne
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Westbourne stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in Westbourne
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and sharing boards for evening guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Westbourne, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Westbourne (W2, W11, W9)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Westbourne
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Westbourne
Westbourne is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Westbourne will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Kensington Palace (0.8 miles south-east) and Sambourne House (1.1 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Stephen's Church.
Anywhere in W2, W11 and W9, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Salem Road, Acklam Road and Morgan Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Westbourne is on the A404 and A4206, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Westbourne, we also cover Westbourne Green (1 mile north-east), Bayswater (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north) and Paddington Green (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (4.1 miles east) and Kensington Arcade (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Westbourne includes Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include Westminster Academy (under half a mile north-east) and Maida Vale School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Cock and Bottle pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.5 miles south-west) and Abdus Salam Library (1.5 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Common questions in Westbourne
Which station should guests use for Westbourne?
London Paddington station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Occasions we cook for in Westbourne
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Westbourne, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Westbourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Westbourne is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Towns and villages near Westbourne
What else we do in Westbourne
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
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.
- 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