West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Burghclere, West Berkshire
Looking for tapas catering in Burghclere? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Burghclere
Tapas catering in Burghclere, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We are frequently asked to cater birthday drinks and drinks reception canapés, with Serrano ham, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Burghclere, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Burghclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Burghclere
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Burghclere. Burghclere is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Burghclere to Reading (about 17 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Ascension, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Newbury station, about 3.5 miles north.
For tapas catering in RG20, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Burghclere includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (under half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.3 miles north)
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Common questions in Burghclere
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Ascension?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Burghclere?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What affects the price in Burghclere
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Afterwards, we clear away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Towns and villages near Burghclere
What else we do in Burghclere
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Burghclere until about 9:25pm, 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.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Burghclere
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Burghclere, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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