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Tapas Catering for Brimpton Common events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Brimpton Common.
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Brimpton Common
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About our tapas catering in Brimpton Common
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For work receptions and tapas and paella menus, we can cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near Brimpton Common, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Brimpton Common (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Events we cater in Brimpton Common
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, 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 Brimpton Common 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Brimpton Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Brimpton Common?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Brimpton Common?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come to Brimpton Common?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Brimpton Common and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Drinks receptions around Brimpton Common
Brimpton Common is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Across the RG7 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Midgham station is about 2.2 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Brimpton Common, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in RG7 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Heath End (1 mile south-east), Inhurst (1 mile south-east), Baughurst (1 mile south-east), Axmansford (1 mile south) and Brimpton (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.8 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Brimpton Common includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Brimpton Common include Brimpton C.E. Primary School (1.1 miles north-west)
More for events in Brimpton Common
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
- 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