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Tapas Catering for East End of London events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in East End of London and across Greater London.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in East End of London
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
About our tapas catering in East End of London
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For receptions and drinks parties and sharing boards for evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in East End of London. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- East End of London (E1, E1W, E98)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near East End of London
What else we do in East End of London
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or E1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Table tapas are set down to share.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For event organisers in East End of London
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
As a London location, East End of London 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.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
East End of London: venues and local tips
East End of London is about 1 mile east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around East End of London and the surrounding area. East End of London is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (1.5 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (2.3 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cook at events all over E1, E1W and E98. We can cater an event on streets such as New Road, Glamis Road and Steel's Lane. We also cook at events in Stepney (1 mile north-east), Ratcliff (1 mile south-east), Wapping (1 mile south-west), St George in the East (1 mile south-west) and Shadwell (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (1 mile south-west) and Jack the Ripper Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near East End of London include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near East End of London include Bishop Challoner Boys' School (less than half a mile east) and St Mellitus College (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find George Tavern (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (0.8 miles north-east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles west)
East End of London: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for East End of London?
Shadwell station, in East End of London itself.
Is parking a problem for events in East End of London?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in East End of London is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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