West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Ashford Hill
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ashford Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Ashford Hill
Tapas catering in Ashford Hill, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We are frequently asked to cater cocktail parties and engagement drinks, serving gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Ashford Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Ashford Hill is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Ashford Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ashford Hill for guests?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 3 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you come to Ashford Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ashford Hill is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Perfect for your event in Ashford Hill
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Ashford Hill and West Berkshire:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Why choose live paella in Ashford Hill?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Ashford Hill
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Drinks receptions around Ashford Hill
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Ashford Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ashford Hill. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Midgham station is about 3 miles away. Historic buildings near Ashford Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Here we cover the RG19 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Ashford Hill for tapas catering include Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Ashford Hill includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Ashford Hill include The Hurst School (1.3 miles east) and The Hurst School (1.3 miles east)
- 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