West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Aldermaston
Looking for tapas catering in Aldermaston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Aldermaston
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Aldermaston has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Aldermaston? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Aldermaston, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and canapés with welcome drinks.
In a rural spot like Aldermaston, 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.
- Where
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Aldermaston
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Aldermaston hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Aldermaston and the whole of West Berkshire
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Aldermaston
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In Aldermaston and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
If you are looking at a historic venue around Aldermaston, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Common questions in Aldermaston
How far is Aldermaston from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Aldermaston.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
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.
Drinks receptions around Aldermaston
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Aldermaston and nearby villages. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7. Whether your event is on The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Aldermaston, we cover Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Aldermaston includes Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (0.9 miles north)
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
- 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