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Tapas & canapé catering in Upton, Greater London
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Upton.
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Upton
Tapas catering in Upton, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are patatas bravas, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and receptions and drinks parties.
In Upton, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Tell us about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Upton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Occasions we cook for in Upton
Big or small, tapas work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Upton include Valentines Mansion (2.8 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.1 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Planning a tapas spread in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Upton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Upton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upton to London (about 6 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter's Church.
For tapas catering in E7, E13 and E15, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on May Road, West Road and Park Road. For events just outside Upton, we cover Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Upton includes Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Upton include St Bonaventure's RC School (within half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Spotted Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
Questions from Upton
What’s the nearest station to Upton for guests?
The closest is Forest Gate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Could we have live paella in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How much does tapas catering cost in Upton?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
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 do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Greater London, including Upton
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Nearby places to Upton
What else we do in Upton
- 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