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Tapas & canapé catering in Woodlands, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woodlands and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
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How our tapas catering works in Woodlands
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re frequently asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and welcome-drink canapés, with Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Woodlands. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Woodlands (TW7, TW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Common questions in Woodlands
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Woodlands for guests?
Woodlands has its own station: Isleworth station.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Woodlands stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Receptions and parties in Woodlands
Woodlands is about 2 miles north of Twickenham, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Woodlands, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Woodlands has its own station, Isleworth station. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
This part of Greater London takes in TW7 and TW3. Streets in the area include Star Road, Pears Road and Unwin Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Hounslow (1 mile south-west), Isleworth (1 mile east), Spring Grove (1 mile north), Ivybridge (1 mile south) and Lampton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Middlesex University Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Museum of Army Music (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Garden Lake and Long Wood.
- Nearby schools include Gumley House RC Convent School (0.6 miles east) and Royal Military School of Music (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (within half a mile west)
Where we can cook in Woodlands
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, Woodlands is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Woodlands
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Woodlands
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic houses near Woodlands include Syon House (1.4 miles east) and Osterley House (1.4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
Also near Woodlands
What else we do in Woodlands
- 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