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Tapas Catering in Caversham Heights
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Caversham Heights: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Caversham Heights
Tapas catering in Caversham Heights, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española for your guests.
In Caversham Heights, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Caversham Heights has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Caversham Heights? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Caversham Heights questions
Is Caversham Heights close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Caversham Heights for guests?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Nearby places to Caversham Heights
What else we do in Caversham Heights
Receptions and parties in Caversham Heights
Caversham Heights is about 1 mile west of Caversham, in Reading. For tapas catering in Caversham Heights, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
After a ceremony at a church such as St. Andrew's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Round Copse have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cover events in every part of the RG4 postcode area. Streets in the area include River Road, Chazey Road and Albert Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Caversham (1 mile east), Tokers Green (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west), Whitley Wood (4 miles south), Sonning Common (3 miles north) and Fords Farm (3 miles south-west). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Caversham Heights has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Caversham Heights includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Hemdean House School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Last Crumb pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Caversham Heights
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Caversham Heights, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Caversham Heights frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
For event organisers in Caversham Heights
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Caversham Heights? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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