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Tapas & canapé catering in Plaistow, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Plaistow. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Plaistow?
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
How our tapas catering works in Plaistow
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is tapas starters and office parties and launches, we can cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas for your guests.
For a London drinks party in Plaistow, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Area
- Plaistow (BR1, BR2, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Plaistow
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Plaistow hosts choose us
- Events in Plaistow and across Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
Plaistow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Plaistow until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Plaistow: venues and local tips
Plaistow is about 1 mile north of Bromley, in Greater London. For an event in Plaistow, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Plaistow. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Plaistow to London (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (1.2 miles south-east) and Eltham Palace (2.6 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Downham Fields? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Anywhere in BR1, BR2 and BR3, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Saxon Road, Arcus Road and Croft Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Downham (1 mile north), Sundridge (1 mile east), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile south) and Chinbrook (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Bromley Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles south)
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What affects the price in Plaistow
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Plaistow? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Plaistow
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary’s Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Plaistow for guests?
Sundridge Park station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Perfect for your event in Plaistow
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, Sundridge Park station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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