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Tapas Catering for Gants Hill events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Gants Hill and the surrounding area.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Gants Hill
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Tapas catering for your event in Gants Hill
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Gants Hill. On the menu are Serrano ham, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for tapas before paella and cocktail parties.
In Gants Hill, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Gants Hill
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St George's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Gants Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes 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
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Gants Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Gants Hill
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Gants Hill will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Gants Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Gants Hill to London (9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ilford station, about 1.2 miles south. A picnic in Valentines Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Anywhere in IG2, IG6 and IG1, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Gants Hill is on the A123, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Gants Hill, we also cover Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2 miles north-east) and Redbridge Museum (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Gants Hill include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Local schools include Valentines High School (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Gants Hill
Can you cook in Valentines Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Gants Hill?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
How much does tapas catering cost in Gants Hill?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
For event organisers in Gants Hill
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
Gants Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Gants Hill hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to 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