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Tapas Catering for Blackwall events
Planning tapas catering in Blackwall? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Blackwall
Tapas catering in Blackwall, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater tapas starters and drinks reception canapés, with albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Blackwall, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Blackwall (E14, SE10, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Blackwall
Is parking a problem for events in Blackwall?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What else we do in Blackwall
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Blackwall
Blackwall is about 1 mile south-west of Canning Town, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Blackwall and nearby villages. Blackwall is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.7 miles south) and Sutton House (3.5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Blackwall, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the E14, SE10 and E16 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Nutmeg Lane, Athol Square and Leamouth Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A102 and A1206 close by, Blackwall is simple for us to get to for your event. We also cook at events in Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Leamouth (1 mile north-east), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-east), Poplar (1 mile west) and London Docklands (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (2 miles west) and Poplar Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Blackwall include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Blackwall include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles west) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Blackwall is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Blackwall is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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