Reading · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Green Park, Reading
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Green Park.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Green Park
About our tapas catering in Green Park
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Popular choices include croquetas, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and birthday drinks.
Near Green Park, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Green Park and across Reading
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Green Park questions
Is Green Park too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Green Park from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Green Park.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Tapas for events in Green Park
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. For an event in Green Park, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Green Park is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Green Park, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Reading Green Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
For tapas catering in RG2, RG30 and RG7, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Green Park for tapas catering include Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Green Park include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
Towns and villages near Green Park
What else we do in Green Park
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Green Park is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- 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