Wokingham · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hungerford, Wokingham
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hungerford.
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Hungerford
Tapas catering in Hungerford, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is tapas before paella and birthday and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas and more.
For a country party near Hungerford, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Hungerford
More for events in Hungerford
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hungerford
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Wokingham, including Hungerford
Planning a tapas spread in Hungerford
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. For tapas catering in Hungerford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hungerford is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cook. Our events stretch from Hungerford to Reading (7 miles away).
We cover events in every part of the RG10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Hungerford, we cover Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles north)
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Hungerford until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Hungerford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Hungerford
What’s the nearest station to Hungerford for guests?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How far is Hungerford from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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