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Tapas Catering in Cranham
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cranham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Cranham events
Tapas catering for your event in Cranham
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and tapas starters, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Cranham, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Cranham (RM14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Cranham?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (3 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (4.5 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Tapas for events in Cranham
Cranham is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. From the centre of Cranham to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Cranham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Cranham to London (about 16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Luke's Cranham, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in St. Andrew's Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
We cater events across the RM14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Avon Road, Moor Lane and Front Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upminster (1 mile west), Puddle Dock (1 mile east), Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), North Ockendon (2 miles south-east) and Emerson Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Shoreditch (15 miles west), Walthamstow (13 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Plaistow (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (2.2 miles west) and St George's Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Cranham Brickfields.
- Local schools include The James Oglethorpe Primary School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (1 mile south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Your questions about tapas catering in Cranham
We’re having a ceremony at St Luke's Cranham: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Could we have live paella in St. Andrew's Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cover Cranham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cranham and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
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.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Cranham until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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