Wokingham · England
Tapas Catering for Winnersh events
Planning tapas catering in Winnersh? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Winnersh events
FAQs for Winnersh
How far is Winnersh from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
About our tapas catering in Winnersh
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and tapas starters.
Around Winnersh, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Tapas for events in Winnersh
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your event in Winnersh, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Winnersh is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook.
Historic buildings near Winnersh often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Winnersh has its own station, Winnersh station.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG41 and RG10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road. You will find Winnersh on the B3030, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Winnersh, we cover Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Winnersh is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Winnersh includes Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winnersh Primary School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (0.7 miles west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Sangria and bar staff.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
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.
Who books tapas catering in Winnersh?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Winnersh, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
What else we do in Winnersh
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Winnersh is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
For event organisers in Winnersh
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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