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Tapas & canapé catering in Compton, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Compton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Compton
Planning a tapas spread in Compton
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Events in Compton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Compton to Reading (13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Compton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Compton is within about a mile of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across RG20 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Churn Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Downs School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (within half a mile north)
Tapas catering for your event in Compton
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for work receptions and evening grazing.
Near Compton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Compton (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Compton 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
Perfect for your event in Compton
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Compton:
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Your questions about tapas catering in Compton
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary and St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Compton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
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A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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