West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Inkpen
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Inkpen and the surrounding area.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Inkpen
Tapas catering for your event in Inkpen
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it is engagement celebrations and sharing tapas starters, we can cook patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Inkpen, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Inkpen (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Inkpen
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Drinks receptions around Inkpen
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For an event in Inkpen, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Inkpen. Inkpen is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
Historic buildings near Inkpen frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael.
Anywhere in RG17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What else we do in Inkpen
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Inkpen: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Inkpen for guests?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Inkpen until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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