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Tapas Catering in West Reading
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Reading: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
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How our tapas catering works in West Reading
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. For evening sharing boards and work receptions, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
In West Reading, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Tapas for events in West Reading
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around West Reading and nearby villages. We cater in all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mark. A picnic in Round Copse? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Tapas catering in RG30, RG1 and RG31 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. West Reading sits on or near the A4, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Thistle Public House (under half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Common questions in West Reading
What’s the nearest station to West Reading for guests?
Reading West station, in West Reading itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mark?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in West Reading 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in West Reading? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
What affects the price in West Reading
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Reading? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in West Reading and across Reading
- No hidden extras in your quote
Events we cater in West Reading
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic houses near West Reading include Mapledurham House (2.8 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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