West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Fair Oak. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Fair Oak events
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
About our tapas catering in Fair Oak
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include padrón peppers, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for engagement drinks and evening sharing boards.
In a rural spot like Fair Oak, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Fair Oak
What else we do in Fair Oak
Events we cater in Fair Oak
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever you are celebrating in Fair Oak, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Fair Oak
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Fair Oak until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Fair Oak? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Drinks receptions around Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Fair Oak to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Fair Oak, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cook at events all over RG19 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fair Oak include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (1.7 miles north-east)
Questions from Fair Oak
Which station should guests use for Fair Oak?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Fair Oak too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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