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Tapas Catering for Caversham Park Village events
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 Caversham Park Village.
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Caversham Park Village
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Tapas catering in Caversham Park Village, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and engagement drinks.
Tapas make a party in Caversham Park Village easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Nearby places to Caversham Park Village
What else we do in Caversham Park Village
Drinks receptions around Caversham Park Village
Caversham Park Village is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Caversham Park Village to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Caversham Park Village is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Historic houses near Caversham Park Village include Mapledurham House (3.6 miles west) and Greys Court (4.3 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
We cater events across the RG4 postcode area. From Foxhill Lane, Lowfield Road and Newton Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Emmer Green (1 mile west), Caversham (1 mile south-west), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Play Hatch (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1 mile west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.5 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Caversham Park Village, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
FAQs for Caversham Park Village
Is Caversham Park Village close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Caversham Park Village hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Caversham Park Village and the whole of Reading
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Caversham Park Village
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Caversham Park Village and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Caversham Park Village stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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