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Tapas Catering for Lower Basildon events
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 Lower Basildon.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Lower Basildon
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
How our tapas catering works in Lower Basildon
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it is evening sharing boards and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas for your guests.
For a country party near Lower Basildon, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Lower Basildon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lower Basildon
Also in Lower Basildon
Planners, venues and businesses
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Lower Basildon until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Lower Basildon
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (under half a mile south) and Mapledurham House (3.9 miles 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
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Where we can cook in Lower Basildon
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Common questions in Lower Basildon
What’s the nearest station to Lower Basildon for guests?
Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How much does tapas catering cost in Lower Basildon?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lower Basildon.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Lower Basildon: venues and local tips
Lower Basildon is about 7 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Lower Basildon. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Lower Basildon to Reading (7 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Lower Basildon, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Lower Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Goring (2 miles north), Elvendon (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles north-west), South Stoke (3 miles north) and Hungerford Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Hartslock.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Tavern (less than half a mile north-west)
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Lower Basildon
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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