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Tapas & canapé catering in East Garston, West Berkshire
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 makes the food a highlight of your event in East Garston.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
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Tapas catering in East Garston, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and work receptions.
In a rural spot like East Garston, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- East Garston (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in East Garston stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in East Garston, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Occasions we cook for in East Garston
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in East Garston and across West Berkshire
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Questions from East Garston
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is East Garston close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cater in East Garston?
We do. East Garston is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Receptions and parties in East Garston
East Garston is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of East Garston or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our events stretch from East Garston to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Garston, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the RG17 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Back Street and Humphrey's Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Eastbury (1 mile west), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south-west), Great Shefford (2 miles south-east), East Shefford (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Open spaces near East Garston include Watts Bank.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Towns and villages near East Garston
What else we do in East Garston
- 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