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Tapas Catering for Upminster Bridge events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Upminster Bridge: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Upminster Bridge
Tapas catering for your event in Upminster Bridge
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and anniversary parties, with gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Upminster Bridge. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Upminster Bridge (RM14, RM11, RM12)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Upminster Bridge?
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Upminster Bridge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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For event organisers in Upminster Bridge
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Upminster Bridge and across Greater London
Tapas for events in Upminster Bridge
Upminster Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Romford, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Upminster Bridge, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Laurence. For guests coming by train, Upminster station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cover events in every part of RM14, RM11 and RM12 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Holme Road, Hacton Lane and Lime Avenue. We also cook at events in Upminster (1 mile east), Hornchurch (1 mile west), Emerson Park (1 mile north), Cranham (1 mile east) and Hacton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles west), Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (14 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west) and Orpington (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Hornchurch Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and The Mercury Mall (2.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Hornchurch Cutting.
- Local schools include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Upminster Bridge has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
As a London location, Upminster Bridge 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 before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
Upminster Bridge: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about parking in Upminster Bridge?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
- 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