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Tapas Catering for Wennington events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Wennington and across Greater London.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Wennington events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our tapas catering works in Wennington
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We are frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and evening sharing boards, serving tortilla española, croquetas and albóndigas.
For a London drinks party in Wennington, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Wennington (RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Wennington
Also in Wennington
Who books tapas catering in Wennington?
Big or small, tapas work.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary and St Peter's Church.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Wennington is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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FAQs for Wennington
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary and St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is parking a problem for events in Wennington?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Where we can cook in Wennington
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
Wennington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wennington
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Receptions and parties in Wennington
Wennington is about 4 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Wennington, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Wennington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wennington to London (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Wennington include Rainham Hall (1.5 miles north-west) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.8 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Wennington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in RM13, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Wennington, we also cover Hacton (2 miles north), Upminster Bridge (4 miles north), Hornchurch (4 miles north) and North Ockendon (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles north-west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St George's Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Erith Museum (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wennington includes Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Rainham (0.9 miles north-west) and The Chafford School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Lennard Arms Inn (under half a mile east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Wennington
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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