Temple Diana WhatsApp us

Spanish food,
cooked at your event.

Paella, tapas and Spanish buffets for birthdays, weddings and celebrations across Liverpool and the North West — made by a Liverpool family with roots in Mérida.

Minimum 15 guests · We reply Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm

A large paella with mussels, green beans and lemon, served at a Temple Diana event

Real Spanish food, cooked by a Spanish family.

Twenty-six years of professional kitchens behind every plate — and the recipes our family brought from Extremadura.

What we cook

Three ways to bring Spain to your event

Every menu is put together with you — around your guests, your venue and your budget. Tell us the occasion and we will suggest what works best.

A Spanish buffet laid out at a private celebration, with paella, prawns and Iberian ham

Where we cook

Events we cater for

  • Birthday celebrations
  • Weddings
  • Family celebrations
  • Private parties
  • Corporate events
  • Community events
  • Markets and food events
  • Christenings and anniversaries

We cater across Merseyside and Greater Manchester, and up to around 50 miles from Liverpool. Not sure if you are in range? Ask us.

The Temple Diana catering caravan parked on St George's Plateau in Liverpool
Antonio López Montero, head chef and founder of Temple Diana Spanish Food

Our story

Antonio cooks every event himself

Temple Diana is named after the Roman temple in Mérida, the city in Extremadura our family comes from. When we cook for you, that is the food we grew up with.

Antonio López Montero has spent more than 26 years in professional kitchens in Spain and the UK, and he is still the one at the pan on the day of your event.

  • 13 years at Sol Meliá, Spain — sous chef and head chef, leading teams of up to 15
  • Head of kitchen staff at Sport Hotels, Spain
  • Spanish, Italian and Moroccan kitchens across the UK, including Liverpool, Hull and Doncaster
  • Trained in Spanish desserts, French, Italian and Asian cuisine
Liverpool Mérida Extremadura
Mérida sits in Extremadura, in the south west of Spain. That is where our recipes come from; Liverpool is where we cook them.

What our customers say

Reviewed by the people we have fed

  • ★★★★★

    Best Spanish food in Liverpool. Authentic tapas and paella. You will be hard pressed to find a better one even in Spain. The croquetas are a must try.
    Lombardo Paredes Calles
  • ★★★★★

    If you looking for real Spanish food this is your place on town. Its an open kitchen inside metquartes where you can find different types of food from other countries aswell, its running by a lovely Spanish family and the food its just amazing… coming back for sure.
    Omar YacobiAt our former kitchen in the Metquarter food hall, Liverpool — we no longer cook there
  • ★★★★★

    Lovely authentic Spanish food in the Metquarter food hall. A hidden gem. Muy bien 👍
    StevePLFCAt our former kitchen in the Metquarter food hall, Liverpool — we no longer cook there

Our Metquarter kitchen has closed. Today Antonio cooks the same food at your event, anywhere in Merseyside, Greater Manchester and around 50 miles of Liverpool.

How it works

Booking us takes four steps

  1. Message us

    Tell us your date, how many guests and where the event is.

  2. We plan the menu

    We suggest dishes for your event and budget, and send you a quote.

  3. Secure the date

    A £5 per person deposit confirms the booking and comes off the final bill.

  4. We cook, you enjoy

    We arrive, set up, cook on site, serve your guests and clear away.

Good to know

Questions we are asked most

How much does it cost?

There is no fixed price, because every menu is different. The cost depends on your guest numbers, the dishes you choose and the service you need. Send us your details and we will put a quote together for you.

What is the minimum number of guests?

We cater for 15 guests and upwards.

How do I secure my date?

A deposit of £5 per guest confirms your booking. It is deducted from your final balance.

What is included in the service?

Depending on the event, our service can include food preparation, cooking and service on site, setting up, travel within our area and cutlery where it is needed. We will confirm exactly what is included in your quote.

Which areas do you cover?

We are based in Liverpool and cater across Merseyside and Greater Manchester, roughly within 50 miles. Get in touch if you are a little further out.

Can you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?

Tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements when you enquire and we will let you know honestly what we can and cannot do for your menu. Our food is prepared in a kitchen that handles fish, shellfish, gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts, so we cannot guarantee the absence of any allergen.

  • Family-runFrom Mérida, cooking in Liverpool
  • 26 years in kitchensSpain and the UK
  • Liverpool + 50 milesMerseyside and Greater Manchester
  • £5m public liabilityCover for your venue

Tell us about your event

Send us the date, the number of guests and where you are, and we will come back to you with ideas and a quote. WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach us.

WhatsApp Call us