West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Headley, West Berkshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Headley and across West Berkshire.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Headley
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How our tapas catering works in Headley
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re often asked to cater birthday drinks and receptions and drinks parties, serving croquetas, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near Headley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Headley (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Headley
Other catering in Headley
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Headley is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Drinks receptions around Headley
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For an event in Headley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Headley. We cook in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Headley to Reading (13 miles away).
A picnic in New Greenham Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Thatcham station is about 2.3 miles away.
We cook at events all over RG19. We can cater an event on streets such as Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive. Close by, we cover events in Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Headley includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Headley
Is Headley 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.
Is Headley close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Events we cater in Headley
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (4.4 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Should I cook it 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’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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