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Tapas & canapé catering in Stratford, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stratford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Stratford events
Receptions and parties in Stratford
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Stratford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Stratford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Parks such as West Ham Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Stratford frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Greater London takes in E15, E20 and E3. Local streets include Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Stratford, we also cover Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of West Ham (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Stratford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Carpenters Primary School (under half a mile south) and Sarah Bonnell School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Two Puddings pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Tapas catering in Stratford, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it is work receptions and drinks reception canapés, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, albóndigas and Serrano ham and more.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Stratford. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Stratford is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Stratford
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Stratford questions
Which station should guests use for Stratford?
Stratford has its own station: Stratford (London) station.
Is parking a problem for events in Stratford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
As a London location, Stratford 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.
On the menu in Stratford
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
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. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Stratford
Big or small, tapas work.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: Stratford has its own station, Stratford (London) station.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
- 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