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Tapas Catering in Holloway Down
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Holloway Down.
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Holloway Down
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How our tapas catering works in Holloway Down
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and office parties and launches, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Holloway Down. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Holloway Down (E11, E15, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Places near Holloway Down
What else we do in Holloway Down
Holloway Down: venues and local tips
Holloway Down is about 1 mile north of Stratford, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Holloway Down will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity & St Augustine of Hippo. Historic houses near Holloway Down include Sutton House (2.4 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (2.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Here we cover the E11, E15 and E7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Eve Road, Cary Road and Lynn Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in East Village (1 mile south-west), Temple Mills (1 mile west), Maryland (1 mile south), Stratford (1 mile south) and Leyton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Passmore Edwards Museum (0.8 miles south) and Tower of London (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Holloway Down includes Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Holloway Down include Buxton School (0.5 miles north-east) and Stratford Circus (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Cart and Horses pub (0.6 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cann Hall (under half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, Holloway Down is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Holloway Down until about 9:20pm, 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 and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Holloway Down: your questions answered
What about parking in Holloway Down?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity & St Augustine of Hippo: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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 choose live paella in Holloway Down?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella frequently 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 us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- 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