West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Planning tapas catering in Hungerford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Hungerford events
How our tapas catering works in Hungerford
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s office parties and launches and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Around Hungerford, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Hungerford?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hungerford, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hungerford questions
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Hungerford?
Hungerford station, in Hungerford itself.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Hungerford 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
Table tapas are set down to share.
Staff to serve canapés.
Where we can cook in Hungerford
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hungerford
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Hungerford
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Hungerford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hungerford station is in Hungerford itself. Hungerford is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in RG17, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A4 and A338, Hungerford is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Hungerford, we also cover Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Hungerford is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for events.
Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Schools near Hungerford include John O'Gaunt School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Borough Arms (within half a mile east)
Places near Hungerford
Also in Hungerford
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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