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Tapas Catering in Cane End
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Cane End and Reading, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Cane End
About our tapas catering in Cane End
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We are often asked to cater tapas before paella and birthday and anniversary parties, serving padrón peppers, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Near Cane End, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Tapas for events in Cane End
Cane End is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Give us the address of your event in Cane End, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Cane End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Historic houses near Cane End include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles south) and Greys Court (3.7 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist.
We cover events in every part of RG4. From Horsepond Road, Park Lane and Reading Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Cane End, we cover Gallowstree Common (1 mile north-east), Hook End (1 mile north-west), Whitchurch Hill (2 miles west), Checkendon (3 miles north) and Woodcote (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south-east) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Schools near Cane End include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles east) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Cane End
What else we do in Cane End
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Cane End and the whole of Reading
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Cane End
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
Guests travelling by rail: Tilehurst station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Cane End questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Cane End from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How it works
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. A summer drinks reception in Cane End has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cane End
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- 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