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Tapas Catering for Upper Walthamstow events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Upper Walthamstow.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Upper Walthamstow
How our tapas catering works in Upper Walthamstow
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater launches and office parties and tapas with a paella main course, serving Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas.
In Upper Walthamstow, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Upper Walthamstow (E17, E18, E10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Upper Walthamstow
Other catering in Upper Walthamstow
Drinks receptions around Upper Walthamstow
Upper Walthamstow is about 1 mile east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the E17 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Upper Walthamstow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (2.9 miles east) and Bruce Castle (3.4 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Upper Walthamstow often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in E17, E18 and E10, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Elm Road, Avon Road and Church Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Upper Walthamstow, we cover Snaresbrook (1 mile east), Walthamstow Village (1 mile west), Bakers Arms (1 mile south-west), South Woodford (1 mile north-east) and Walthamstow (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (0.7 miles west) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Ainslie Wood and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Warwick School for Boys (within half a mile south-west) and Holy Family Catholic School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Flower Pot pub (less than half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Upper Walthamstow stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Upper Walthamstow?
Big or small, tapas work.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter in the Forest.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
Upper Walthamstow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upper Walthamstow
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Upper Walthamstow questions
Can you cook in Lloyd Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter in the Forest?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
- 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