West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Greenham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Greenham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Greenham events
Why choose tapas catering in Greenham?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Greenham, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
A picnic in Sandleford Priory? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
Tapas catering in Greenham, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For sharing tapas starters and cocktail parties, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
For a country party near Greenham, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Greenham
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Greenham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
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 the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Greenham until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Questions from Greenham
Do you come out to small places like Greenham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Greenham close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you come to Greenham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Greenham and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What else we do in Greenham
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Greenham hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Greenham
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Greenham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.9 miles north. Historic houses near Greenham include Shaw House (1.9 miles north) and Benham Park (3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in RG19 and RG14, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View. For events just outside Greenham, we cover Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Greenham includes Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.2 miles west) and St Bartholomew's School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old London Apprentice pub (1 mile north)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- 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