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Tapas Catering for Hackney Wick events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hackney Wick: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
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About our tapas catering in Hackney Wick
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For canapés with welcome drinks and launches and office parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Hackney Wick, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Hackney Wick (E3, E9, E20)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tapas catering in Hackney Wick
Can you cook in Mabley Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Hackney Wick?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater in Hackney Wick?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hackney Wick and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Tapas for events in Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. From the centre of Hackney Wick to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Hackney Wick often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Hackney Wick include Sutton House (1.3 miles west) and Mansion House (3.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Wherever your event is in E3, E9 and E20, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Fish Island (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile south), Temple Mills (1 mile north-east) and East Village (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are V&A East (within half a mile east) and Homerton University Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Hackney Wick includes Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south) and Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Park (less than half a mile south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Hackney Wick? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we cook for in Hackney Wick
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
Guests travelling by rail: Hackney Wick has its own station, Hackney Wick station.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
Hackney Wick is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hackney Wick
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Hackney Wick 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 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for 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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