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Tapas Catering for Snaresbrook events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Snaresbrook.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Snaresbrook
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How our tapas catering works in Snaresbrook
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are frequently asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés, serving tortilla española, croquetas and albóndigas.
In Snaresbrook, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Snaresbrook (E18, E11, E17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Snaresbrook
Can you cook in Lloyd Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Snaresbrook for guests?
The closest is Wood Street station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Planning a tapas spread in Snaresbrook
Snaresbrook is about 1 mile south-west of Woodford, in Greater London. For an event in Snaresbrook, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our events stretch from Snaresbrook to London (about 8 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Snaresbrook, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter in the Forest, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in E18, E11 and E17, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Eagle Lane, High Street and Sylvan Road. With the A1199 close by, Snaresbrook is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Snaresbrook, we cover Upper Walthamstow (1 mile west), South Woodford (1 mile north-east), Wanstead (1 mile south-east), Walthamstow Village (1 mile west) and Leytonstone (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wanstead Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Snaresbrook include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Nearby schools include Snaresbrook Primary School (within half a mile east) and Leytonstone School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.2 miles west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Snaresbrook hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
As a London location, Snaresbrook 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.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
What affects the price in Snaresbrook
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Occasions we cook for in Snaresbrook
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Snaresbrook, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
Parks such as Lloyd Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Snaresbrook until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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- 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