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Tapas Catering for Waltham Forest events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Waltham Forest: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Waltham Forest
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
About our tapas catering in Waltham Forest
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We cook albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for work receptions and engagement parties.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in Waltham Forest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Waltham Forest (E4, IG9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Waltham Forest
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Waltham Forest, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Baptist Church.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Waltham Forest is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Waltham Forest
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Drinks receptions around Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is about 1 mile north-east of Chingford, in Greater London. Across the E4 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Waltham Forest is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Waltham Forest to London (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chingford station is about 0.6 miles away. Historic houses near Waltham Forest include Forty Hall (4.7 miles north-west) and Valentines Mansion (4.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
This part of Greater London takes in E4 and IG9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. With the A1069 close by, Waltham Forest is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Waltham Forest, we cover Sewardstonebury (1 mile north-west), Friday Hill (1 mile south-west), Monkhams (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile south-west) and Woodford Wells (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Buckhurst Hill East (1.3 miles south-east) and The Epping Forest Museum (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Schools near Waltham Forest include Whitehall Primary School (0.8 miles south-west) and Heathcote School & Science College (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Forest pub (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Waltham Forest
Can you cook in Linder's Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Waltham Forest for guests?
Chingford station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Waltham Forest 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Other catering in Waltham Forest
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
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