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Tapas Catering in Hacton
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hacton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Hacton
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Tapas catering in Hacton, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and engagement drinks, we can cook albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española and more.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Hacton, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Hacton
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hacton and nearby villages. Hacton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hacton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Hacton include Rainham Hall (2.1 miles south-west) and Hare Hall (3.4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
For tapas catering in RM12, RM14 and RM13, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hornchurch Urban District (2 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hacton include Ingrebourne Valley.
- Nearby schools include Sanders Draper School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Optimist Tavern (0.8 miles north)
Events we cater in Hacton
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hacton, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Matthews Church Hall.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Hacton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Hacton until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Hacton
Which station should guests use for Hacton?
Upminster station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook in Hornchurch Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater in Hacton?
Yes, we do. Hacton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Places near Hacton
Also in Hacton
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hacton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Hacton 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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