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Tapas & canapé catering in Chadwell Heath, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chadwell Heath and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Chadwell Heath?
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Tapas catering for your event in Chadwell Heath
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Chadwell Heath. For tapas starters and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Chadwell Heath, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Chadwell Heath (RM6, RM7, RM8)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Chadwell Heath is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Nearby places to Chadwell Heath
What else we do in Chadwell Heath
FAQs for Chadwell Heath
We’re having a ceremony at St Chad's 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Chadwell Heath?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
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 serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Why choose tapas catering in Chadwell Heath?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Chadwell Heath has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Chadwell Heath
Chadwell Heath is about 2 miles west of Romford, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Chadwell Heath or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Chadwell Heath include Hare Hall (2.9 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3.3 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Chadwell Heath often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in RM6, RM7 and RM8, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Back Lane, West Road and Eric Road or the roads around them. Chadwell Heath is on the A1112, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Chadwell Heath for tapas catering include Becontree Heath (1 mile south-east), Rush Green (1 mile south-east), Romford (2 miles east) and Goodmayes (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Dagenham (1.1 miles south-east) and The Brewery (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include The Warren School (within half a mile north-west) and The Warren School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Eva Hart pub (0.7 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