West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Bishop's Green
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bishop's Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Bishop's Green
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Bishop's Green
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Tapas catering in Bishop's Green, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and canapés with welcome drinks, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
Near Bishop's Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Bishop's Green (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Events we cater in Bishop's Green
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Bishop's Green and West Berkshire:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Newbury Racecourse station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Receptions and parties in Bishop's Green
Bishop's Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Bishop's Green or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bishop's Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Bishop's Green include Shaw House (3.6 miles north-west) and Highclere Castle (4.3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Beech Road, Kestrel Gardens and Peregrine Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Heads Hill (1 mile north-east), Headley (1 mile east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north), Mill Green (2 miles east) and Plastow Green (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.7 miles north) and Donnington Castle (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Bishop's Green includes Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (1.9 miles south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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Other catering in Bishop's Green
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Bishop's Green has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Bishop's Green
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bishop's Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why choose live paella in Bishop's Green?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Bishop's Green hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Questions from Bishop's Green
Which station should guests use for Bishop's Green?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
- 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