West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Frilsham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Frilsham.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Frilsham events
Tapas catering in Frilsham, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include croquetas, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we are often booked for table tapas as a starter and birthday drinks.
For a country party near Frilsham, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Frilsham (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Frilsham questions
Do you come out to small places like Frilsham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Frilsham close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Other catering in Frilsham
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Frilsham hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Frilsham has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
Tapas for events in Frilsham
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For an event in Frilsham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Frilsham. We cater in 155 places across West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Frilsham to Reading (10 miles away).
Historic buildings near Frilsham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Frideswide. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Frilsham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in RG18, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane. Other places close to Frilsham for tapas catering include Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). The countryside around Frilsham includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include The Pot Kiln pub (under half a mile east)
What affects the price in Frilsham
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Who books tapas catering in Frilsham?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Frilsham and West Berkshire:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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