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Tapas & canapé catering in Becontree Heath, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Becontree Heath and across Greater London.
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Becontree Heath
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Becontree Heath, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella.
In Becontree Heath, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Becontree Heath (RM8, RM10, RM7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
FAQs for Becontree Heath
Can you cater a reception after a service at Hartley Brook Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Becontree Heath?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Becontree Heath.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Becontree Heath is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Becontree Heath until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Becontree Heath
Also in Becontree Heath
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Tapas for events in Becontree Heath
Becontree Heath is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the RM8 area, we can cook for your guests. Becontree Heath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Historic buildings near Becontree Heath often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (2.9 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.1 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in RM8, RM10 and RM7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Bull Lane, Wood Lane and Crow Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Rush Green (1 mile east), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Becontree (1 mile south), Romford (1 mile north-east) and Dagenham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (3.4 miles west) and The Brewery (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Becontree Heath include William Bellamy Primary School (under half a mile south) and St. Edward's Church of England School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Eastbrook pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Dagenham (within half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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