West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Burghfield Common, West Berkshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Burghfield Common and the surrounding area.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Burghfield Common
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Tapas catering in Burghfield Common, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For tapas with a paella main course and sharing tapas starters, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and croquetas and more.
For a party in a place like Burghfield Common, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Burghfield Common
Other catering in Burghfield Common
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burghfield Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Drinks receptions around Burghfield Common
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Across the RG7 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Burghfield Common often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of the RG7 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade or the roads around them. Other places close to Burghfield Common for tapas catering include Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Common is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (less than half a mile west) and The Willink School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-west)
Burghfield Common: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield Common for guests?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come to Burghfield Common?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Burghfield Common and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Burghfield Common and across West Berkshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Burghfield Common 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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