Reading · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Kidmore End, Reading
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 Kidmore End.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Kidmore End
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Kidmore End is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kidmore End, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in Kidmore End
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include tortilla española, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for birthday and anniversary parties and tapas before paella.
In a rural spot like Kidmore End, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kidmore End? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or RG4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Where we can cook in Kidmore End
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Nearby places to Kidmore End
Other catering in Kidmore End
Kidmore End questions
What’s the nearest station to Kidmore End for guests?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Kidmore End?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Drinks receptions around Kidmore End
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Kidmore End to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Kidmore End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cook.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 2.9 miles south-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Kidmore End, we cover Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Kidmore End?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Kidmore End and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
Historic buildings near Kidmore End frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
We clear our equipment when service ends.
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