West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Curridge
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Curridge.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Curridge?
About our tapas catering in Curridge
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We’re often asked to cater engagement celebrations and cocktail parties, with croquetas, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Near Curridge, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Curridge (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Curridge and the whole of West Berkshire
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Towns and villages near Curridge
What else we do in Curridge
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Drinks receptions around Curridge
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Curridge will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Curridge is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Curridge include Shaw House (2.5 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.1 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Curridge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Curridge is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area. Whether your event is on Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Curridge include Snelsmore Common.
- Local schools include Trinity School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bunk Inn (within half a mile north-east)
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Curridge is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Curridge, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Occasions we cook for in Curridge
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Curridge, people book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Curridge questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Curridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
- 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