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Tapas Catering for Bushwood Area of Leytonstone events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
About our tapas catering in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For engagement drinks and birthday drinks, we can cook croquetas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (E11, E10, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Make sure dishes are labelled
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone is around 9:20pm in 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.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get 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 and a suggested menu.
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Bushwood Area of Leytonstone: venues and local tips
Bushwood Area of Leytonstone is about 1 mile east of Leyton, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Bushwood Area of Leytonstone or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 764 places in Greater London. Our events stretch from Bushwood Area of Leytonstone to London (about 7 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bushwood Area of Leytonstone, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles east) and Sutton House (3.1 miles south-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 the E11, E10 and E7 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Bush Road, Short Road and Percy Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A1008, Bushwood Area of Leytonstone is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. We also cook at events in Leytonstone (1 mile west), Aldersbrook (1 mile east), Wanstead (1 mile north-east), Leyton (1 mile west) and Holloway Down (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cann Hall (0.7 miles south) and Wanstead Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Pole Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Bushwood Area of Leytonstone include Connaught School for Girls (under half a mile west) and Forest School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Walnut Tree pub (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone and across Greater London
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Leytonstone High Road station is in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone itself.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
Also near Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
What else we do in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
Where we can cook in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
As a London location, Bushwood Area of Leytonstone is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Bushwood Area of Leytonstone questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Bushwood Area of Leytonstone for guests?
Leytonstone High Road station, in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone itself.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
- 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