West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Little Hungerford
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Little Hungerford and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Little Hungerford events
Tapas catering for your event in Little Hungerford
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and launches and office parties, with tortilla española, padrón peppers and croquetas.
For a country party near Little Hungerford, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Little Hungerford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Little Hungerford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Little Hungerford
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Little Hungerford
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Questions from Little Hungerford
What’s the nearest station to Little Hungerford for guests?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Drinks receptions around Little Hungerford
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your event in Little Hungerford, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Little Hungerford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our events stretch from Little Hungerford to Reading (12 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west. Historic houses near Little Hungerford include Shaw House (4.1 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Little Hungerford, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in RG18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-west)
What else we do in Little Hungerford
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Little Hungerford 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Who books tapas catering in Little Hungerford?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Little Hungerford:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Little Hungerford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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