West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hermitage, West Berkshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hermitage and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Hermitage
For event organisers in Hermitage
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
About our tapas catering in Hermitage
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Hermitage. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and welcome-drink canapés, serving Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Hermitage, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Hermitage: your questions answered
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hermitage close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or RG18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Hermitage until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Hermitage?
They work for any size of event.
In Hermitage and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Newbury Racecourse station is about 4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Hermitage: venues and local tips
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Events in Hermitage are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hermitage, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hermitage, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over RG18 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Hermitage includes Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
Where we can cook in Hermitage
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hermitage
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Also in Hermitage
- 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