West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hell Corner
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hell Corner and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Hell Corner
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tapas catering in Hell Corner, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and table tapas as a starter, serving padrón peppers, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Hell Corner, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Hell Corner has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Hell Corner: venues and local tips
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Hell Corner or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 1.8 miles north. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Laurence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in RG17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Hell Corner for tapas catering include Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Common questions in Hell Corner
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Laurence?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hell Corner close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
What affects the price in Hell Corner
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose tapas catering in Hell Corner?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hell Corner, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (2.6 miles south-east) and Benham Park (4.1 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- 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