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Tapas & canapé catering in Isle of Dogs, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Isle of Dogs. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Isle of Dogs
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
About our tapas catering in Isle of Dogs
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Isle of Dogs. For cocktail parties and office parties and launches, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Isle of Dogs. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Isle of Dogs (E14, SE8, SE10)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Isle of Dogs until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Isle of Dogs? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Isle of Dogs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Isle of Dogs questions
Which station should guests use for Isle of Dogs?
The closest is Greenwich station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cook in Mudchute Park and Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Tapas for events in Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in E14, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Isle of Dogs include Queen's House (0.8 miles south-east) and Mansion House (3.5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Isle of Dogs, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the E14, SE8 and SE10 postcode area. Local streets include Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in North Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Royal Naval College (0.6 miles south-east) and Nunhead (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Isle of Dogs include Tower Hill and Sue Godfrey Nature Park.
- Schools near Isle of Dogs include Canary Wharf College 3 (less than half a mile north) and Laban Centre (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ferry House Public House (under half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Places near Isle of Dogs
More for events in Isle of Dogs
Why choose tapas catering in Isle of Dogs?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Isle of Dogs is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- 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