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Tapas Catering in Reading
From the largest town to the smallest village in Reading, we can bring tapas catering to your event. Tell us your date for a quote.
Tapas Catering in Reading
Where we cater in Reading
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.
Main towns
Other catering in Reading
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
Postcode areas we cover
About tapas catering in Reading
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and we are often booked for work receptions and engagement drinks.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
What you will pay
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Near you in Caversham
We cook for events around Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School. You will also find The Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (under half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Tapas catering in Reading: local guide
Tapas work for town receptions and village parties across Reading.
Caversham: Historic houses near Caversham include Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Grace Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Sunset in Caversham is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Reading? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
Occasions we cook for in Reading
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Reading questions
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
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- 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