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Tapas Catering in Highmoor Cross
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Highmoor Cross.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Highmoor Cross?
Drinks receptions around Highmoor Cross
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Highmoor Cross or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Highmoor Cross is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.1 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Highmoor Cross, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Holly Close and The Glebe. Nearby, we also cater events in Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
The countryside around Highmoor Cross includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Duck pub (under half a mile north)
Tapas catering in Highmoor Cross, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it’s drinks parties and receptions and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Highmoor Cross, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Highmoor Cross
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Historic houses near Highmoor Cross include Greys Court (1.6 miles east) and Stonor Park (4 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For event organisers in Highmoor Cross
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Highmoor Cross 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Highmoor Cross? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Add a live paella main.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Highmoor Cross
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Highmoor Cross: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Highmoor Cross for guests?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you come to Highmoor Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Highmoor Cross is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, fill in 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