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Tapas & canapé catering in Woodside, Greater London
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woodside and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Woodside
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Woodside and across Greater London
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
About our tapas catering in Woodside
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include tapas starters and cocktail parties, with albóndigas, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Woodside, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Woodside (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Woodside is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
Woodside 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.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Woodside
What else we do in Woodside
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Questions from Woodside
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Luke?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Ashburton Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Woodside: venues and local tips
Woodside is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Woodside will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Woodside is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Luke. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Norwood Junction station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
We cover events in every part of CR0, SE25 and CR9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Woodside for tapas catering include Ashburton (1 mile south), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Addiscombe (0.8 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Woodside include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Shirley Park (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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