West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Englefield events
Looking for tapas catering in Englefield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Englefield
Receptions and parties in Englefield
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your event in Englefield, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.9 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Englefield, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in RG7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Englefield include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east) and Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Thatchers Arms (0.6 miles east)
How our tapas catering works in Englefield
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and launches and office parties, serving padrón peppers, tortilla española and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Englefield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Englefield (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Englefield has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Englefield
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Englefield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Towns and villages near Englefield
More for events in Englefield
Where we can cook in Englefield
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Englefield? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Englefield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Englefield for guests?
Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Englefield close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Englefield.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
- 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