West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Highclere events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Highclere.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Highclere
How our tapas catering works in Highclere
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it’s tapas before paella and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas and more.
In a rural spot like Highclere, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Highclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Highclere
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Highclere
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Highclere, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Highclere. Highclere is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Stargroves (1.6 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Highclere frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Tapas catering in RG20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Schools near Highclere include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
Towns and villages near Highclere
Also in Highclere
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Questions from Highclere
Is Highclere too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Highclere from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Perfect for your event in Highclere
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Highclere, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Newbury station is about 4.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Highclere is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Highclere? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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