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Tapas Catering for North Woolwich events
Looking for tapas catering in North Woolwich? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in North Woolwich
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About our tapas catering in North Woolwich
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For canapés with welcome drinks and drinks parties and receptions, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
In North Woolwich, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- North Woolwich (SE18, E16, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in North Woolwich?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including North Woolwich
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Tapas for events in North Woolwich
North Woolwich is about 1 mile north of Woolwich, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of North Woolwich or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from North Woolwich to London (about 7 miles away).
Parks such as Beckton District Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic houses near North Woolwich include Eastbury Manor House (2.9 miles north-east) and Queen's House (3 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in SE18, E16 and E6 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Drew Road, Tate Road and Pier Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Cyprus (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-west), Beckton (1 mile north-east), Silvertown (1 mile west) and Custom House (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.1 miles north-east) and East Ham (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near North Woolwich include Drew Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mitre pub (0.5 miles south)
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
As a London location, North Woolwich is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in North Woolwich has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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Questions from North Woolwich
We are having a ceremony at St John's Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in North Woolwich?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you come to North Woolwich?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in North Woolwich and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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