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Tapas Catering in Chingford Hatch
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chingford Hatch and the surrounding area.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
Book tapas catering in Chingford Hatch
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Tapas catering in Chingford Hatch, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and office parties and launches, with Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
For a London drinks party in Chingford Hatch, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Chingford Hatch (E4, IG8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Chingford Hatch: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church of England Highams Park?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Chingford Hatch?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you cater in Chingford Hatch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chingford Hatch. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Drinks receptions around Chingford Hatch
Chingford Hatch is about 1 mile south-east of Chingford, in Greater London. Across the E4 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chingford Hatch to London (9 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Chingford Hatch, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Highams Park station is about 0.7 miles away.
Here we cover the E4 and IG8 postcode area. Streets in the area include New Road, The Avenue and Weale Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A1009 close by, Chingford Hatch is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Friday Hill (1 mile north-east), Chingford (1 mile north-west), Monkhams (1 mile east), Hale End (1 mile south) and Chingford Mount (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Epping Forest Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Buckhurst Hill East (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Ainslie Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathcote School & Science College (0.6 miles north-east) and Normanhurst School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (1 mile north)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose live paella in Chingford Hatch?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Chingford Hatch is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, Chingford Hatch 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.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Occasions we cook for in Chingford Hatch
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Saints Church of England Highams Park.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
Places near Chingford Hatch
Other catering in Chingford Hatch
- 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