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Tapas Catering in Tokers Green
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tokers Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Tokers Green
Why choose tapas catering in Tokers Green?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Tokers Green include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How our tapas catering works in Tokers Green
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Tokers Green. For drinks parties and receptions and office parties and launches, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, croquetas and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Tokers Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Tokers Green has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like 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 circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Tapas for events in Tokers Green
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Across the RG4 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
Historic buildings near Tokers Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Pack Saddle pub (under half a mile south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in Tokers Green?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Tokers Green
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Tokers Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Tokers Green for guests?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Tokers Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
Tapas go out to the tables.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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