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Tapas Catering for Ardleigh Green events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ardleigh Green.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Ardleigh Green?
What affects the price in Ardleigh Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Ardleigh Green, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés.
For a London drinks party in Ardleigh Green, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Ardleigh Green (RM2, RM11, RM3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why choose tapas catering in Ardleigh Green?
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
A picnic in Haynes Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Places near Ardleigh Green
Other catering in Ardleigh Green
Where we can cook in Ardleigh Green
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
As a London location, Ardleigh Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Drinks receptions around Ardleigh Green
Ardleigh Green is about 2 miles east of Romford, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Ardleigh Green. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ardleigh Green to London (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Ardleigh Green include Hare Hall (less than half a mile north-west) and Rainham Hall (4.7 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in RM2, RM11 and RM3, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Ewan Road, Helen Road and Haynes Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gallows Corner (1 mile north), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east), Heath Park (1 mile south-west), Gidea Park (1 mile north-west) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Harold Wood Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and The Mercury Mall (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Ardleigh Green includes Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Ardleigh Green include The Royal Liberty School (within half a mile north-west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Public House (0.7 miles west)
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.2 miles south)
FAQs for Ardleigh Green
What’s the nearest station to Ardleigh Green for guests?
Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Ardleigh Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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