West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hollington, West Berkshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hollington: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Hollington?
Tapas catering in Hollington, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s table tapas as a starter and tapas with a paella main course, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española for your guests.
In a rural spot like Hollington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Hollington (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hollington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning a tapas spread in Hollington
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Hollington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Hollington to Reading (about 20 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hollington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (0.8 miles north-west) and Highclere Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in RG20 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Hollington, we also cover Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Hollington include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Hollington stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Nearby places to Hollington
What else we do in Hollington
Common questions in Hollington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Thomas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Hollington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Who books tapas catering in Hollington?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Hollington and West Berkshire:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Thomas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
- 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