Wokingham · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Woosehill, Wokingham
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woosehill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Woosehill events
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas catering for your event in Woosehill
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we’re frequently booked for cocktail parties and evening grazing.
In Woosehill, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Woosehill: venues and local tips
Woosehill is about 1 mile west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Woosehill and the surrounding area. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Woosehill to Reading (about 6 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Woosehill Community Church. Historic buildings near Woosehill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cook at events all over the RG41 postcode area. Local streets include Heron Road, Arthur Road and Heelas Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Wokingham (1 mile east), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (1 mile north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west), Newtown (5 miles north-west) and Coley Park (6 miles north-west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Woosehill has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woosehill include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Woosehill include The Emmbrook School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Olde Leathern Bottel pub (0.5 miles south)
Also in Woosehill
Where we can cook in Woosehill
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Woosehill questions
What’s the nearest station to Woosehill for guests?
Wokingham station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Is Woosehill close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Woosehill until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Woosehill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Who books tapas catering in Woosehill?
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Woosehill and Wokingham:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 0.7 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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