West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Ashmore Green events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ashmore Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Ashmore Green
Receptions and parties in Ashmore Green
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG18 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (2 miles west) and Benham Park (4.2 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 2.2 miles away. Ashmore Green is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the RG18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Ashmore Green, we cover Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Ashmore Green include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
About our tapas catering in Ashmore Green
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include padrón peppers, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas before paella.
Near Ashmore Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Ashmore Green
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Ashmore Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Ashmore Green
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Ashmore Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or RG18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Ashmore Green hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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Ashmore Green: your questions answered
Is Ashmore Green close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Ashmore Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a 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