Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Purley on Thames
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Purley on Thames.
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Purley on Thames
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
How our tapas catering works in Purley on Thames
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For sharing boards for evening guests and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas for your guests.
Around Purley on Thames, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Purley on Thames
Organising a club, school or community event in Purley on Thames? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose tapas catering in Purley on Thames?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
Guests travelling by rail: Tilehurst station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose live paella in Purley on Thames?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
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What else we do in Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Purley on Thames from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Tapas for events in Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Purley on Thames, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Purley on Thames. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (0.6 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Purley on Thames often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in RG8, RG31 and RG4, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Purley on Thames include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Roebuck pub (0.7 miles south-east)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Purley on Thames stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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