West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Inkpen Common events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Inkpen Common and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Inkpen Common
About our tapas catering in Inkpen Common
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For anniversary parties and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo and more.
In a rural spot like Inkpen Common, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Inkpen Common
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Kintbury station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
Drinks receptions around Inkpen Common
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Inkpen Common to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Laurence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Inkpen Common frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in RG17 and RG20, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (within half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Inkpen Common
What else we do in Inkpen Common
What affects the price in Inkpen Common
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Inkpen Common
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
FAQs for Inkpen Common
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Laurence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Inkpen Common?
Kintbury station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Where we can cook in Inkpen Common
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Inkpen Common 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.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
Why choose live paella in Inkpen Common?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Inkpen Common and the whole of West Berkshire
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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