West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Kintbury events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Kintbury.
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Kintbury
Tapas catering for your event in Kintbury
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For birthday and anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook tortilla española, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
For a country party near Kintbury, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Kintbury (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Kintbury has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Kintbury
What’s the nearest station to Kintbury for guests?
Kintbury station, in Kintbury itself.
How far is Kintbury from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much does tapas catering cost in Kintbury?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Tapas for events in Kintbury
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG17 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Kintbury has its own station, Kintbury station. Historic buildings near Kintbury frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
For tapas catering in RG17, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Kintbury, we also cover Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Pubs nearby include Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Kintbury? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Kintbury
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Kintbury and West Berkshire:
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or RG17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Also near Kintbury
What else we do in Kintbury
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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