Wokingham · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bowsey Hill, Wokingham
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bowsey Hill.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Bowsey Hill
About our tapas catering in Bowsey Hill
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include engagement parties and sharing boards for evening guests, serving gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Bowsey Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bowsey Hill, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Who books tapas catering in Bowsey Hill?
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever you are celebrating in Bowsey Hill, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bowsey Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Common questions in Bowsey Hill
We are having a ceremony at St Paul's Mission 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. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Bowsey Hill?
Wargrave station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning a tapas spread in Bowsey Hill
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Wokingham. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Bowsey Hill and nearby villages. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's Mission Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Wargrave station is about 1.8 miles away.
Anywhere in RG10, we can bring tapas catering to you. We also cook at events in Warren Row (1 mile north-east), Knowl Hill (1 mile east), Wargrave (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile north-west) and Cold Harbour (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (0.9 miles south)
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Bowsey Hill 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- 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