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Tapas & canapé catering in Spitalfields, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Spitalfields. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Spitalfields
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Tapas catering in Spitalfields, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are often booked for engagement drinks and receptions and drinks parties.
For a London drinks party in Spitalfields, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Spitalfields (E1, EC2A, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Spitalfields
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Spitalfields and Greater London:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic houses near Spitalfields include Mansion House (0.7 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
Drinks receptions around Spitalfields
Spitalfields is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Spitalfields, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Spitalfields. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Finsbury Circus have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, Spitalfields has its own station, London Liverpool Street station.
We cook at events all over E1, EC2A and E1W. From New Road, Mark Lane and Bell Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Spitalfields sits on or near the A10 and A1202, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Whitechapel (1 mile east), Aldgate (1 mile south-west), Bishopsgate (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Shoreditch (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Tower of London (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Transology (within half a mile north-west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Local schools include Canon Barnett Primary School (less than half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Stores pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north-west) and Minories (within half a mile south)
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Spitalfields is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Spitalfields, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Spitalfields
Can you cook in Finsbury Circus?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Spitalfields?
Spitalfields has its own station: London Liverpool Street station.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
As a London location, Spitalfields 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 will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
For event organisers in Spitalfields
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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