Greater London · England
Tapas Catering in Creekmouth
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Creekmouth.
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Creekmouth
Tapas catering in Creekmouth, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for welcome-drink canapés and birthday and anniversary parties.
For a London drinks party in Creekmouth, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Creekmouth (IG11, SE28, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
Creekmouth is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
Why choose tapas catering in Creekmouth?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, Barking Riverside station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Questions from Creekmouth
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Creekmouth?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much does tapas catering cost in Creekmouth?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you cater in Creekmouth?
We do. Creekmouth is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Creekmouth has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Creekmouth
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Creekmouth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tapas for events in Creekmouth
Creekmouth is about 1 mile south of Barking, in Greater London. Across the IG11 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Creekmouth to London (about 8 miles away).
Historic buildings near Creekmouth often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Creekmouth include Eastbury Manor House (1.2 miles north) and Rainham Hall (3.9 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Anywhere in IG11, SE28 and E6, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include River Road, Creek Road and Minter Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Creekmouth, we cover Barking (1 mile north), Beckton (1 mile west), Cyprus (2 miles west), Wallend (2 miles north-west) and East Ham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Ham (2.2 miles north-west) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Riverside School (0.9 miles east)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- We cover Creekmouth and the whole of Greater London
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Also in Creekmouth
- 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