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Tapas & canapé catering in De Beauvoir Town, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in De Beauvoir Town. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in De Beauvoir Town
Tapas catering in De Beauvoir Town, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around De Beauvoir Town. On the menu are croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and welcome-drink canapés.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in De Beauvoir Town, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- De Beauvoir Town (N1, E8, N16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planning a tapas spread in De Beauvoir Town
De Beauvoir Town is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of De Beauvoir Town or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. De Beauvoir Town is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Shoreditch Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Anywhere in N1, E8 and N16, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Dove Road, Essex Road and Clare Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside De Beauvoir Town, we cover Kingsland (1 mile north-east), Canonbury (1 mile west), Mildmay (1 mile north), Dalston (1 mile east) and Newington Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hackney Walk (1.3 miles east) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (under half a mile east). The countryside around De Beauvoir Town includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near De Beauvoir Town include Hackney New School (under half a mile south-east) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Stoke Newington (0.8 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.7 miles south)
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in De Beauvoir Town
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In De Beauvoir Town, people book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
For guests coming by train, Dalston Junction station is in De Beauvoir Town itself.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
FAQs for De Beauvoir Town
What about parking in De Beauvoir Town?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in De Beauvoir Town stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
De Beauvoir Town is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in De Beauvoir Town? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
- 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