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Tapas Catering in Manor Park
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Manor Park. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
Book tapas catering in Manor Park
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
About our tapas catering in Manor Park
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Manor Park. We are often asked to cater evening sharing boards and birthday and anniversary parties, with albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Manor Park, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Manor Park (E12, IG1, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Common questions in Manor Park
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Manor Park?
The closest is Manor Park station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Manor Park
More for events in Manor Park
Manor Park: venues and local tips
Manor Park is about 2 miles north-west of Barking, in Greater London. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Manor Park and nearby villages. Manor Park is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
A picnic in Loxford Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Manor Park station, about 0.5 miles west.
We cover events in every part of the E12, IG1 and E7 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Essex Road, Albany Road and Church Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Little Ilford (1 mile north-west), Plashet (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Loxford (1 mile east) and Ilford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Barking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Manor Park include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Ilford School (less than half a mile south) and Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Earl of Essex pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.2 miles south)
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Manor Park is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Manor Park, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Manor Park
Tapas are sociable food.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Manor Park:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Manor Park, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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