West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Burghclere Common events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Burghclere Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Burghclere Common?
Tapas catering in Burghclere Common, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re often asked to cater table tapas as a starter and engagement drinks, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a country party near Burghclere Common, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Burghclere Common?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Shaw House (3.7 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Planning a tapas spread in Burghclere Common
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Burghclere Common will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Burghclere Common to Reading (about 16 miles away).
A picnic in Sandleford Priory? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Newbury station is about 2.7 miles away.
We cater events across RG20 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Burghclere Common, we also cover Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Burghclere Common include Horris Hill School (0.6 miles north-west) and Burghclere Primary School (0.8 miles south)
Questions from Burghclere Common
Can you cook in Sandleford Priory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Burghclere Common from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
For event organisers in Burghclere Common
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burghclere Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What affects the price in Burghclere Common
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- 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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Burghclere Common hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Burghclere Common and the whole of West Berkshire
- Fast service from the pan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Burghclere Common has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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