West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Aldermaston Wharf, West Berkshire
Looking for tapas catering in Aldermaston Wharf? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Aldermaston Wharf
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
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. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Aldermaston Wharf
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include albóndigas, padrón peppers and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas starters and cocktail parties.
Near Aldermaston Wharf, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Aldermaston Wharf
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG7 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Aldermaston Wharf is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Aldermaston Wharf, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
We cater events across the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Aldermaston Wharf, we cover Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Butt Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose tapas catering in Aldermaston Wharf?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Aldermaston Wharf
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
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How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Aldermaston Wharf until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- 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.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
FAQs for Aldermaston Wharf
Could we have live paella in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much does tapas catering cost in Aldermaston Wharf?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Aldermaston Wharf
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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