West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Longlane
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Longlane.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Longlane
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
About our tapas catering in Longlane
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. We are frequently asked to cater tapas before paella and birthday and anniversary parties, with Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
Near Longlane, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Area
- Longlane (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Longlane: venues and local tips
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Longlane or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Longlane to Reading (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Longlane include Shaw House (2.7 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity. Longlane is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the RG18 postcode area. Whether your event is on Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
FAQs for Longlane
Which station should guests use for Longlane?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Longlane is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Longlane, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
More for events in Longlane
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Longlane?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Longlane and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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