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Tapas Catering in Caversham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Caversham.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Caversham
Caversham: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Caversham?
Reading station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Tapas catering in Caversham, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and anniversary parties, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
In Caversham, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Also near Caversham
Also in Caversham
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Caversham
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Caversham: venues and local tips
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Caversham and nearby villages. Caversham is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south. Parks such as Eldon Square have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cover events in every part of the RG4 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the B3345, Caversham is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. We also cook at events in Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Caversham has lots of places to hold an event.
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (less than half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
Table tapas are set down to share.
Staff to serve canapés.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Caversham has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Caversham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Where we can cook in Caversham
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Perfect for your event in Caversham
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Caversham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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