West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Calcot, West Berkshire
Looking for tapas catering in Calcot? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Calcot
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Calcot stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in Calcot
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and tapas starters, we can cook tortilla española, Serrano ham and albóndigas for your guests.
In Calcot, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Calcot (RG31)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Calcot?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Calcot, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
A picnic in Calcot Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Calcot: venues and local tips
Calcot is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Events in Calcot are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Calcot is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Historic buildings near Calcot often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
We cover events in every part of RG31. Your event could be at a home on Curtis Road, Barclay Road and Royal Avenue or the roads around them. For events just outside Calcot, we cover Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-east), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile north) and Theale (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west). Calcot is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (3.3 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Murdochs pub (less than half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Calcot
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Calcot
How far is Calcot from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What else we do in Calcot
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or RG31 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
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