Wokingham · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Twyford, Wokingham
Looking for tapas catering in Twyford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
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Tapas catering near Twyford
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Tapas catering in Twyford, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we’re frequently booked for cocktail parties and birthday drinks.
Around Twyford, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Twyford hosts choose us
- We cover Twyford and the whole of Wokingham
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Tapas for events in Twyford
Twyford is about 2 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Twyford and the surrounding area. Twyford is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Historic buildings near Twyford frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
We cook at events all over the RG10 postcode area and the streets around it. From Station Road, High Street and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ruscombe (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east) and Hurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Twyford includes South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Cross pub (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Twyford
What’s the nearest station to Twyford for guests?
Twyford station, in Twyford itself.
How far is Twyford from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Twyford is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Nearby places to Twyford
Also in Twyford
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Twyford
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Twyford? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
- 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