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Tapas & canapé catering in Clapton, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Clapton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Clapton
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our tapas catering works in Clapton
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater sharing tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a London drinks party in Clapton, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Clapton (E5, N16, E8)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Clapton
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Clapton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Why choose live paella in Clapton?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Clapton hosts choose us
- Events in Clapton and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Clapton stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Common questions in Clapton
What’s the nearest station to Clapton for guests?
Clapton has its own station: Clapton station.
What about parking in Clapton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What affects the price in Clapton
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Receptions and parties in Clapton
Clapton is about 2 miles east of Highbury, in Greater London. For an event in Clapton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Clapton. Clapton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
Historic houses near Clapton include Sutton House (0.8 miles south) and Bruce Castle (2.9 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Clapton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cook at events all over the E5, N16 and E8 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Muir Road, Downs Road and Tilia Road. Close by, we cover events in Lea Bridge (1 mile north-east), West Hackney (1 mile west), Homerton (1 mile south-east), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-east) and Shacklewell (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Whitechapel (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Homerton University Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Dartmouth Park Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Baden-Powell School (within half a mile south-west) and Newcome's School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Amhurst Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Leabridge (within half a mile east)
- 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