Greater London · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Dagenham, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Dagenham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Dagenham
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
As a London location, Dagenham 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’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
About our tapas catering in Dagenham
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and tapas with a paella main course.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Dagenham. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Dagenham (RM10, RM9, RM13, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Dagenham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Why choose tapas catering in Dagenham?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Dagenham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Dagenham Dock station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
Receptions and parties in Dagenham
Dagenham is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Dagenham will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Dagenham to London (11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Dagenham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Rainham Hall (2 miles south-east) and Eastbury Manor House (2.7 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
This part of Greater London takes in RM10, RM9, RM13 and RM7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Exeter Road, Plumtree Close and Rodwell Place; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the B178 close by, Dagenham is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Other places close to Dagenham for tapas catering include Becontree (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile south), South Hornchurch (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Brewery (2.5 miles north) and River (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Nearby schools include Dagenham Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Cross Keys pub (under half a mile south-east)
Places near Dagenham
Also in Dagenham
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Dagenham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
Common questions in Dagenham
Is parking a problem for events in Dagenham?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Dagenham for guests?
The closest is Dagenham Dock station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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