Wokingham · England
Tapas Catering in Waltham St Lawrence
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Waltham St Lawrence.
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Waltham St Lawrence
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
Tapas catering in Waltham St Lawrence, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and engagement parties, serving tortilla española, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Waltham St Lawrence, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Questions from Waltham St Lawrence
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Waltham St Lawrence?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Tapas for events in Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. From the centre of Waltham St Lawrence to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Twyford station is about 2.6 miles away. Historic houses near Waltham St Lawrence include Harleyford Manor (4.7 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
We cater events across the RG10 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Waltham St Lawrence for tapas catering include Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Waltham St Lawrence includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Towns and villages near Waltham St Lawrence
What else we do in Waltham St Lawrence
Events we cater in Waltham St Lawrence
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Waltham St Lawrence book us for occasions like:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Lawrence.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Waltham St Lawrence stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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 set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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