West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Ecchinswell events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ecchinswell. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Ecchinswell
Tapas catering in Ecchinswell, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and welcome-drink canapés, serving patatas bravas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
Near Ecchinswell, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Ecchinswell is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Places near Ecchinswell
More for events in Ecchinswell
For event organisers in Ecchinswell
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about tapas catering in Ecchinswell
What’s the nearest station to Ecchinswell for guests?
Thatcham station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
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. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
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.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Ecchinswell
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Ecchinswell
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Planning a tapas spread in Ecchinswell
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Ecchinswell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Ecchinswell to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Ecchinswell include Highclere Castle (3.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Ecchinswell, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in RG20, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road. Other places close to Ecchinswell for tapas catering include Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ecchinswell include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Ecchinswell include The Clere School (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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