Wokingham · England
Tapas Catering for Knowl Hill events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Knowl Hill and Wokingham, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Knowl Hill?
Tapas catering for your event in Knowl Hill
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it’s drinks reception canapés and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Knowl Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Receptions and parties in Knowl Hill
Knowl Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Tell us where your event in Knowl Hill will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 35 places across Wokingham. Our events stretch from Knowl Hill to Reading (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Knowl Hill include Harleyford Manor (3 miles north) and Greenlands (4.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Knowl Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Star Lane, Choseley Road and Choseley Close. We also cook at events in Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-west) and Wargrave (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.6 miles west) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Knowl Hill includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Local pubs include Seven Stars Public House And Attached Stables (under half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How the day works
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. Sunset in Knowl Hill is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Knowl Hill
Other catering in Knowl Hill
Why choose tapas catering in Knowl Hill?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 2.7 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Common questions in Knowl Hill
What’s the nearest station to Knowl Hill for guests?
Wargrave station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Peter?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Knowl Hill, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Knowl Hill
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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