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Tapas Catering for Arborfield Garrison events
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 in Arborfield Garrison.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Arborfield Garrison
Tapas catering in Arborfield Garrison, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For table tapas as a starter and evening sharing boards, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and albóndigas and more.
In Arborfield Garrison, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Why choose live paella in Arborfield Garrison?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Arborfield Garrison
What else we do in Arborfield Garrison
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tapas for events in Arborfield Garrison
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Arborfield Garrison and the surrounding area. Arborfield Garrison is one of 34 places in Reading where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near Arborfield Garrison frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the RG2 and RG40 postcode area. Whether your event is on Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Arborfield Garrison has lots of places to hold an event.
Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bramshill Hunt pub (within half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Arborfield Garrison until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Arborfield Garrison
Could we have live paella in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Arborfield Garrison close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Arborfield Garrison?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Arborfield Garrison is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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