West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Leverton
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Leverton and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Leverton
About our tapas catering in Leverton
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We are often asked to cater office parties and launches and evening sharing boards, with gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Leverton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Leverton (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Leverton
How far is Leverton from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Leverton for guests?
The closest is Hungerford station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cover Leverton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Leverton and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Leverton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- 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
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Tapas for events in Leverton
Leverton is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your event in Leverton, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Leverton to Reading (24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hungerford station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Historic houses near Leverton include Ramsbury Manor (4.6 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Leverton is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across RG17 and the streets around it. Other places close to Leverton for tapas catering include Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-east), Hungerford (1 mile south) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Amore pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Where we can cook in Leverton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Nearby places to Leverton
More for events in Leverton
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Leverton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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