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Tapas Catering for Plashet events
Looking for tapas catering in Plashet? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Plashet
About our tapas catering in Plashet
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and anniversary parties.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Plashet. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Plashet?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Towns and villages near Plashet
Also in Plashet
Occasions we cook for in Plashet
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Barnabas.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
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:
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What affects the price in Plashet
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
FAQs for Plashet
What’s the nearest station to Plashet for guests?
The closest is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What about parking in Plashet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much does tapas catering cost in Plashet?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Drinks receptions around Plashet
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Plashet or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.3 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Plashet, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in E6, E12 and E7, we plan around your venue. From Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (5 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Monega Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Tyndale Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Overdraft Tavern (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (0.8 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Plashet
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Plashet until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
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.
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Where we can cook in Plashet
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, Plashet is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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