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Tapas Catering for Maryland events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Maryland. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
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FAQs for Maryland
Which station should guests use for Maryland?
Maryland has its own station: Stratford (London) station.
Could we have live paella in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you come to Maryland?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Maryland and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Tapas catering in Maryland, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook tortilla española, croquetas and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and welcome-drink canapés.
For a London drinks party in Maryland, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Maryland (E15, E20, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Maryland stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Maryland?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around Maryland
Maryland is about 3 miles south of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Events in Maryland are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Maryland, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist.
Here we cover the E15, E20 and E7 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Cam Road, Ward Road and Wise Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stratford (1 mile west), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Holloway Down (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (less than half a mile east) and Tower of London (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Maryland include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Carpenters Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Sarah Bonnell School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Two Puddings pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of West Ham (less than half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Perfect for your event in Maryland
They work for any size of event.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Stratford (London) station is in Maryland itself.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Where we can cook in Maryland
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, Maryland is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- 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