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Tapas Catering in Chazey Heath
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 for events in Chazey Heath.
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Chazey Heath
How our tapas catering works in Chazey Heath
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We’re frequently asked to cater evening grazing and launches and office parties, serving padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Chazey Heath, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Who books tapas catering in Chazey Heath?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Chazey Heath
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
FAQs for Chazey Heath
Is Chazey Heath close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Chazey Heath?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Chazey Heath hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Reading, including Chazey Heath
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Chazey Heath
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
Tapas go out to the tables.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Towns and villages near Chazey Heath
Also in Chazey Heath
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Chazey Heath is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Planning a tapas spread in Chazey Heath
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Tell us where your event in Chazey Heath will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Chazey Heath is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (1.6 miles west) and Greys Court (4.1 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
We cover events in every part of the RG4 postcode area. From Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Chazey Heath for tapas catering include Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Chazey Heath include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south)
- 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