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Tapas & canapé catering in Chieveley, West Berkshire
Planning tapas catering in Chieveley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Chieveley
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tapas catering in Chieveley, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Chieveley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Chieveley (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For event organisers in Chieveley
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it’s light in Chieveley until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or RG20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Places near Chieveley
Also in Chieveley
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
Chieveley: venues and local tips
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Chieveley. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Historic buildings near Chieveley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Chieveley include Shaw House (3.6 miles south) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Chieveley is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
A little further out are Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Chieveley include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (under half a mile south)
Questions from Chieveley
What’s the nearest station to Chieveley for guests?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
- 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