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Tapas Catering in Little Heath
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Little Heath.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Little Heath events
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Little Heath until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Little Heath, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. On the menu are tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for welcome-drink canapés and tapas and paella menus.
In Little Heath, tapas work at home or in a local hall. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Little Heath (RG31, RG30)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Little Heath
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Little Heath
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Little Heath: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Calcot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Little Heath from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Also near Little Heath
What else we do in Little Heath
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Little Heath? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning a tapas spread in Little Heath
Little Heath is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Events in Little Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Little Heath is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Historic buildings near Little Heath often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. A picnic in Calcot Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG31 and RG30, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on City Road, Kiln Lane and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Little Heath for tapas catering include Tilehurst (1 mile east), Sulham (1 mile north-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile east), Calcot (1 mile south) and Norcot (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Little Heath School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Fox and Hounds pub (under half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Little Heath hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
- 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