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Tapas Catering in Cookley Green
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cookley Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Cookley Green
Questions from Cookley Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Botolph?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much does tapas catering cost in Cookley Green?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Tapas catering in Cookley Green, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For work receptions and tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Cookley Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Cookley Green (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Cookley Green
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic houses near Cookley Green include Stonor Park (3 miles east) and Greys Court (4.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
Also near Cookley Green
What else we do in Cookley Green
For event organisers in Cookley Green
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Cookley Green has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Drinks receptions around Cookley Green
Cookley Green is about 9 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Cookley Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Cookley Green. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Cookley Green to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Botolph. Cookley Green is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in RG9, we can cook for your guests. We also cook at events in Howe Hill (1 mile north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-east), Stonor (3 miles east), Northend (3 miles north-east) and Turville Heath (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Inn Public House (0.9 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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