Wokingham · England
Tapas Catering for Ruscombe events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ruscombe: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
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Drinks receptions around Ruscombe
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Ruscombe and the surrounding area. Ruscombe is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook. Our events stretch from Ruscombe to Reading (6 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Loddon Nature Reserve have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cater events across RG10. Your event could be at a home on London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place or the roads around them. Ruscombe is on the A3032, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south-west)
How our tapas catering works in Ruscombe
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For welcome-drink canapés and sharing boards for evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, albóndigas and patatas bravas and more.
For a country party near Ruscombe, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Your questions about tapas catering in Ruscombe
Do you come out to small places like Ruscombe?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Ruscombe close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does tapas catering cost in Ruscombe?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Ruscombe until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ruscombe
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Ruscombe
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ruscombe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Perfect for your event in Ruscombe
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Ruscombe, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Ruscombe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- 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