Wokingham · England
Tapas Catering for Eversley events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Eversley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Eversley?
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Events in Eversley and across Wokingham
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Tapas catering in Eversley, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and cocktail parties.
For a country party near Eversley, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Eversley 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Eversley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Eversley
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Eversley:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Eversley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Eversley: venues and local tips
Eversley is about 3 miles north-west of Yateley, in Wokingham. Tell us where your event in Eversley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Eversley is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Eversley to Reading (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 3.1 miles east. A picnic in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Tapas catering in RG40 and RG27 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on The Street, Fleet Hill and The Rise or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You will find Eversley on the A327, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Eversley, we cover Lower Common (1 mile south-west), Eversley Centre (1 mile south-east), Finchampstead (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (1 mile south-east) and California (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (4 miles north-east), Woodley (7 miles north), Earley (6 miles north), Crowthorne (4 miles east) and Lower Earley (5 miles north).
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Eversley includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tally Ho pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Eversley questions
Can you cook in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Where we can cook in Eversley
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Also near Eversley
Other catering in Eversley
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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