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Tapas & canapé catering in Rush Green, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Rush Green.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Rush Green events
Rush Green: venues and local tips
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. For an event in Rush Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Rush Green is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (2.1 miles north-east) and Rainham Hall (3.4 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Harrow Lodge Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
This part of Greater London takes in RM7, RM1 and RM12. Local streets include Crow Lane, Union Road and Maldon Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Romford (1 mile north-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Elm Park (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen's Hospital (within half a mile north-east) and Dagenham (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rush Green include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Rush Green include St Edward's Church of England Academy (0.9 miles north-west) and St. Edward's Church of England School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon & Stars pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Tapas catering in Rush Green, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and table tapas as a starter, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a London drinks party in Rush Green, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Rush Green (RM7, RM1, RM12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Perfect for your event in Rush Green
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In Rush Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Augustine of Canterbury Church.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Rush Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Rush Green for guests?
Romford station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook in Harrow Lodge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much does tapas catering cost in Rush Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
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:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
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Other catering in Rush Green
How it 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 Rush Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
As a London location, Rush Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- 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