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Tapas Catering for Heron Quays events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Heron Quays and across Greater London.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Heron Quays?
Tapas catering in Heron Quays, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For tapas with a paella main course and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
In Heron Quays, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Heron Quays (E14, SE16, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Heron Quays hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
Drinks receptions around Heron Quays
Heron Quays is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. From the centre of Heron Quays to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Canary Wharf station is in Heron Quays itself. A picnic in Sir John McDougall Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE16 and E22. That could mean an event in a garden on Tiller Road, Castor Lane and Cassilis Road. Heron Quays is on the A1261, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Heron Quays, we cover Canary Wharf (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile north-east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Heron Quays include Tower Hamlets College (under half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north)
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Heron Quays 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’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
What affects the price in Heron Quays
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Places near Heron Quays
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Heron Quays questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Heron Quays for guests?
Canary Wharf station, in Heron Quays itself.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Heron Quays 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Heron Quays, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- 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