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Tapas & canapé catering in Cambridge Heath, Greater London
Looking for tapas catering in Cambridge Heath? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Cambridge Heath
Common questions in Cambridge Heath
We are having a ceremony at St James-the-Less: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Cambridge Heath?
Cambridge Heath station, in Cambridge Heath itself.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cater in Cambridge Heath?
We do. We cook at events in Cambridge Heath and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Tapas catering in Cambridge Heath, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We cook croquetas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and launches and office parties.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Cambridge Heath, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Cambridge Heath (E2, E8, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Cambridge Heath stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Cambridge Heath?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, Cambridge Heath has its own station, Cambridge Heath station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Nearby places to Cambridge Heath
Also in Cambridge Heath
Where we can cook in Cambridge Heath
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Cambridge Heath 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Tapas for events in Cambridge Heath
Cambridge Heath is about 1 mile north-east of Shoreditch, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Cambridge Heath, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Cambridge Heath. Cambridge Heath is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Historic buildings near Cambridge Heath frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as Haggerston Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in E2, E8 and E9, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Gore Road, Ion Square and Globe Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in London Fields (1 mile north-west), Bethnal Green (1 mile south-west), Hackney Central (1 mile north), Hackney (1 mile north-east) and Haggerston (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (2 miles south-west) and London Chest Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Not far away are Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Raine's Foundation School (within half a mile south-east) and Young and Talented School of Stage and Screen (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Victory pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (0.8 miles south-east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles south-west)
- 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