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Tapas Catering for Stoke Newington events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stoke Newington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in Stoke Newington?
About our tapas catering in Stoke Newington
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and canapés with welcome drinks, with tortilla española, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
For a London drinks party in Stoke Newington, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Stoke Newington (N16, N4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Greater London, including Stoke Newington
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Stoke Newington: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Abney Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Old Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you come to Stoke Newington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Stoke Newington and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Where we can cook in Stoke Newington
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Stoke Newington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Stoke Newington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Stoke Newington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Receptions and parties in Stoke Newington
Stoke Newington is about 2 miles north-west of Hackney, in Greater London. Events in Stoke Newington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Stoke Newington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Abney Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Anywhere in N16 and N4, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Schonfeld Square, Stoke Newington High Street and Lordship Terrace or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Stoke Newington on the A503 and B104, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in West Hackney (1 mile east), Stamford Hill (1 mile north-east), Newington Green (1 mile south), Manor House (1 mile north-west) and Shacklewell (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Leabridge (1.4 miles east) and German Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stoke Newington include Woodberry Wetlands and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Stoke Newington include Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (less than half a mile south) and Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
- 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