West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Wokefield events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Wokefield.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Wokefield?
Tapas catering for your event in Wokefield
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. For work receptions and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Wokefield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Wokefield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Wokefield
Wokefield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG7 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire.
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (3.4 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wokefield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in RG7, we can bring tapas catering to you. For events just outside Wokefield, we cover Goddard's Green (1 mile west), Burghfield Common (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-west), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Fair Cross (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Speenhamland (13 miles west), Calcot (3 miles north), Shaw (12 miles west) and Theale (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Wokefield
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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Wokefield: your questions answered
Is Wokefield close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Wokefield?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Evening receptions in Wokefield stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Wokefield
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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