Wokingham · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Crowthorne, Wokingham
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Crowthorne. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Crowthorne
Occasions we cook for in Crowthorne
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Crowthorne Methodist Church.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Tapas catering in Crowthorne, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and engagement drinks, serving albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
In a town like Crowthorne, tapas suit garden parties, hall parties and receptions. We need a small area to finish hot tapas. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
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FAQs for Crowthorne
How far is Crowthorne from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Crowthorne?
Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
What affects the price in Crowthorne
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
Planning tapas catering in Crowthorne? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Crowthorne is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Afterwards, we clear away.
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Crowthorne: venues and local tips
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. For tapas catering in Crowthorne, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham. Our events stretch from Crowthorne to Reading (9 miles away).
Parks such as Edgbarrow Woods have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Crowthorne frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cover events in every part of the RG45 and RG40 postcode area. Whether your event is on Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A321 and B3348 close by, Crowthorne is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Close by, we cover events in Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Crowthorne has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Crowthorne include King Edward VI Aston School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Prince pub (under half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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