West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Chapel Row, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Chapel Row. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Chapel Row
Tapas catering for your event in Chapel Row
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For cocktail parties and tapas with a paella main course, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Near Chapel Row, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Chapel Row (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Chapel Row: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Chapel Row?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Chapel Row from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
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How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Who books tapas catering in Chapel Row?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Chapel Row, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Douai Abbey Church.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Chapel Row is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Chapel Row: venues and local tips
Chapel Row is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Chapel Row or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Chapel Row to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Midgham station is about 1.7 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Chapel Row, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Chapel Row is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hatch Close, Paradise Lane and Hatch Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Chapel Row, we also cover Upper Woolhampton (1 mile south-east), Midgham Green (1 mile south-west), Beenham (1 mile east), Tutts Clump (1 mile north-east) and Beenham Stocks (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Chapel Row includes Hosehill Lake and Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local pubs include The Bladebone Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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