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Tapas & canapé catering in Romford, Greater London
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Romford and Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Romford
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How our tapas catering works in Romford
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and sharing boards for evening guests, with Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
In Romford, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Romford (RM1, RM7, RM11, RM2)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- We cover Romford and the whole of Greater London
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Romford stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Romford
Romford is in Greater London. From the centre of Romford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Romford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Romford include Hare Hall (1.4 miles north-east) and Rainham Hall (4 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Parks such as Lodge Farm Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Here we cover the RM1, RM7, RM11 and RM2 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, Market Place and Market Link or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Romford include the A1251, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rush Green (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile north), Rise Park (1 mile north), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-west) and Chadwell Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Dagenham (1.5 miles south-west) and The Brewery (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Romford include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.8 miles east) and St. Edward's Church of England School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon & Stars pub (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to Romford
What else we do in Romford
Questions from Romford
Is parking a problem for events in Romford?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cook in Lodge Farm Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cater in Romford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Romford is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Romford
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Romford book us for occasions like:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Romford station is in Romford itself.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Romford is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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