West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Eastbury, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Eastbury and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Eastbury
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Tapas catering in Eastbury, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s tapas with a paella main course and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas and more.
For a country party near Eastbury, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Eastbury (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Eastbury is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Eastbury
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Eastbury and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning a tapas spread in Eastbury
Eastbury is about 8 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Eastbury or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Eastbury to Oxford (21 miles away).
Eastbury is within about 2 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RG17 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Eastbury for tapas catering include East Garston (1 mile east), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south), Shefford Woodlands (3 miles south), Great Shefford (3 miles south-east) and East Shefford (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (10 miles south-east), Thatcham (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Shaw (10 miles south-east) and Wash Common (10 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.
Where we can cook in Eastbury
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Nearby places to Eastbury
What else we do in Eastbury
Eastbury: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Eastbury too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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