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Tapas Catering in Stepney
Looking for tapas catering in Stepney? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Stepney
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How our tapas catering works in Stepney
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For office parties and launches and birthday drinks, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
In Stepney, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Tell us about access and parking. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Stepney (E1, E2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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FAQs for Stepney
Is parking a problem for events in Stepney?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
We’re having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Events we cater in Stepney
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Cocktail parties
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Stepney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning a tapas spread in Stepney
Stepney is about 2 miles south of Hackney, in Greater London. From the centre of Stepney to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (1.7 miles west) and Sutton House (2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Stepney has its own station, Whitechapel station.
For tapas catering in E1 and E2, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Beaumont Square, Rectory Square and Carlton Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A11 and B120 close by, Stepney is easy for us to reach. We also cook at events in East End of London (1 mile south-west), Ratcliff (1 mile south), Bethnal Green (1 mile north-west), Whitechapel (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Young V&A (0.6 miles north) and The Royal London Hospital (under half a mile west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Stepney include Stepney Jewish School (under half a mile south-east) and Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (less than half a mile north-east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.2 miles west)
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Stepney is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Stepney? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
As a London location, Stepney 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’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Stepney
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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