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Tapas Catering for Bethnal Green events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bethnal Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in Bethnal Green?
About our tapas catering in Bethnal Green
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks, with Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
For a London drinks party in Bethnal Green, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Bethnal Green (E2, E1, E3)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Bethnal Green 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.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Bethnal Green and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
As a London location, Bethnal Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Bethnal Green
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
FAQs for Bethnal Green
Is parking a problem for events in Bethnal Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Could we have live paella in Bethnal Green Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Nearby places to Bethnal Green
Other catering in Bethnal Green
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Occasions we cook for in Bethnal Green
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bethnal Green book us for occasions like:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter's.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planning a tapas spread in Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green is about 3 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Across the E2 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Bethnal Green include Sutton House (1.4 miles north) and Mansion House (1.6 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. A picnic in Bethnal Green Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Anywhere in E2, E1 and E3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Patriot Square, Ion Square and Victoria Park Square. You’ll find Bethnal Green on the B108 and B118, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Bethnal Green for tapas catering include Cambridge Heath (1 mile north-east), London Fields (1 mile north), Shoreditch (1 mile west), Haggerston (1 mile north-west) and Stepney (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (4 miles north) and Hampstead (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Holy Trinity (0.7 miles south-east) and Hackney Walk (1.3 miles north). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Bethnal Green include Oaklands School (under half a mile east) and Young and Talented School of Stage and Screen (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Sebright Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles south-west)
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Bethnal Green? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
- 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