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Tapas & canapé catering in Plaistow, Greater London
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Plaistow: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
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Tapas catering in Plaistow, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we are often booked for evening grazing and work receptions.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Plaistow. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tapas catering in Plaistow
We are having a ceremony at Memorial Community Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Keir Hardie Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Perfect for your event in Plaistow
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Memorial Community Church.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
As a London location, Plaistow 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 photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Tapas for events in Plaistow
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Plaistow, and we will plan access and set-up. Plaistow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Ham station, about 0.9 miles west. If you are looking at a historic venue around Plaistow, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across the E13, E16 and E6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Plaistow is on the A1011, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Newham Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of Derby Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Plaistow
What else we do in Plaistow
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Plaistow until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Plaistow
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- 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