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Tapas Catering in Upton Park
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Upton Park.
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Upton Park
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tapas catering for your event in Upton Park
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés, serving albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
For a London drinks party in Upton Park, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Upton Park hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Greater London, including Upton Park
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Other catering in Upton Park
Planning a tapas spread in Upton Park
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Upton Park and nearby villages. Upton Park is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Upton Park to London (6 miles away).
A picnic in West Ham Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic houses near Upton Park include Eastbury Manor House (2.7 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
We cover events in every part of E13, E6 and E7. Your event could be at a home on May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Upton Park include Lister Community School (under half a mile west) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Boleyn Tavern (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (0.8 miles east)
Upton Park questions
Can you cook in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at St Martin's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater in Upton Park?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upton Park. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Upton Park until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or E13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upton Park? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
As a London location, Upton Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- 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