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Tapas Catering in Aldgate
Looking for tapas catering in Aldgate? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Aldgate
Why choose live paella in Aldgate?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Aldgate
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For engagement parties and launches and office parties, we can cook albóndigas, padrón peppers and tortilla española and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Aldgate, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events we cater in Aldgate
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as St James Duke's Place, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
Tapas for events in Aldgate
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Aldgate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Aldgate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For guests coming by train, London Fenchurch Street station is in Aldgate itself. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (0.5 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.3 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cook at events all over E1, EC2A and SE1 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or the roads around them. Main roads around Aldgate include the A3 and A10, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Minories (within half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Fund Academy (within half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find East India Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north)
Aldgate questions
Could we have live paella in Finsbury Circus?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St James Duke's Place?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Aldgate stay light until about 8:50pm 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.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
Aldgate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Nearby places to Aldgate
Also in Aldgate
- 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