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Tapas Catering in Tilehurst Within
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Tilehurst Within and Reading, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Tilehurst Within events
Tapas catering in Tilehurst Within, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For canapés with welcome drinks and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
Around Tilehurst Within, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Drinks receptions around Tilehurst Within
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Wherever your event is in the RG30 area, we can cook for your guests. Tilehurst Within is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1.1 miles north. Parks such as Round Copse have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in RG30 and RG31, we can cook for your guests. From Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Tilehurst Within for tapas catering include Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Tilehurst Within has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst Within includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Local schools include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. 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 Tilehurst Within
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Tilehurst Within
Other catering in Tilehurst Within
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or RG30 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Occasions we cook for in Tilehurst Within
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables.
Bar staff and sangria.
Your questions about tapas catering in Tilehurst Within
How far is Tilehurst Within from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Where we can cook in Tilehurst Within
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Tilehurst Within until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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