West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Farley Hill
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 turns food into part of your event in Farley Hill.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Farley Hill events
Tapas catering for your event in Farley Hill
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Farley Hill. For launches and office parties and cocktail parties, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas and more.
Near Farley Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Perfect for your event in Farley Hill
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic houses near Farley Hill include Stratfield Saye House (3.9 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
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Other catering in Farley Hill
Your questions about tapas catering in Farley Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Eligius?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Farley Hill is around 9:25pm in 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.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farley Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Farley Hill
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Farley Hill: venues and local tips
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Farley Hill will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Eligius. A picnic in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
For tapas catering in RG7, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Church Road and Jouldings Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Farley Hill include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Farley Hill include Bohunt School Wokingham (0.9 miles north-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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