West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Chilton Foliat events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Chilton Foliat.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Chilton Foliat
Tapas catering for your event in Chilton Foliat
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re often asked to cater tapas before paella and drinks parties and receptions, serving Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Chilton Foliat, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Chilton Foliat (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or RG17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Chilton Foliat
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Also near Chilton Foliat
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Receptions and parties in Chilton Foliat
Chilton Foliat is about 10 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Chilton Foliat, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Chilton Foliat is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Chilton Foliat include Ramsbury Manor (4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Chilton Foliat, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RG17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Popham Close, Stag Hill and Whitelocks Piece, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Leverton (1 mile south-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (2 miles south-east), Hungerford (2 miles south-east) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Not far away are Watts Bank.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (2.2 miles south-east)
FAQs for Chilton Foliat
Is Chilton Foliat too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Why choose tapas catering in Chilton Foliat?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Chilton Foliat book us for occasions like:
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Guests travelling by rail: Hungerford station is about 1.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose live paella in Chilton Foliat?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- We cover Chilton Foliat and the whole of West Berkshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Chilton Foliat stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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