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Tapas Catering in Leytonstone
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Leytonstone and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Leytonstone?
Tapas catering for your event in Leytonstone
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it’s birthday drinks and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Leytonstone, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Leytonstone (E11, E10)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Leytonstone? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Leytonstone is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning a tapas spread in Leytonstone
Leytonstone is about 1 mile east of Leyton, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Leytonstone, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Leytonstone is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Leytonstone to London (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Leytonstone has its own station, Leytonstone High Road station. A picnic in Leyton Jubilee Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Greater London takes in E11 and E10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Bush Road, James Lane and Clare Road. If your venue is just outside Leytonstone, we also cover Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile east), Leyton (1 mile west), Holloway Down (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north-east) and Bakers Arms (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Cann Hall (0.8 miles south) and Wanstead Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Leytonstone include Old Ford Island and Pole Hill.
- Local schools include Connaught School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west) and Forest School (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
Leytonstone is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Leytonstone
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Greater London, including Leytonstone
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Perfect for your event in Leytonstone
Big or small, tapas work.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic houses near Leytonstone include Valentines Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Sutton House (3 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Common questions in Leytonstone
Is parking a problem for events in Leytonstone?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Leytonstone.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
- 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