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Tapas Catering in Canning Town
Planning tapas catering in Canning Town? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Canning Town
Perfect for your event in Canning Town
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Canning Town and Greater London:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Canning Town, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About our tapas catering in Canning Town
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. On the menu are albóndigas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and welcome-drink canapés.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Canning Town. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Canning Town and across Greater London
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Canning Town
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Canning Town? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Receptions and parties in Canning Town
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Canning Town, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Canning Town include Queen's House (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.4 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, Canning Town has its own station, Custom House station.
Tapas catering in E16, E13 and E6 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A1020, Canning Town is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Canning Town, we also cover Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Not far away are Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Canning Town is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Canning Town 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Canning Town questions
Is parking a problem for events in Canning Town?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Canning Town for guests?
Custom House station, in Canning Town itself.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Places near Canning Town
What else we do in Canning Town
- 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