West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Lower Padworth
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Lower Padworth.
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Lower Padworth
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tapas catering for your event in Lower Padworth
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and tapas starters, serving patatas bravas, tortilla española and croquetas.
For a country party near Lower Padworth, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Lower Padworth (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Lower Padworth until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Lower Padworth
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Lower Padworth from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Lower Padworth
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Tapas for events in Lower Padworth
Lower Padworth is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Events in Lower Padworth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Lower Padworth is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lower Padworth to Reading (about 7 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Lower Padworth, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of RG7 and the streets around it. From Coudray Mews, Bath Road and Macs Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Aldermaston Wharf (1 mile south-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-west), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Southend (2 miles north-west) and Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Butt Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Lower Padworth
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lower Padworth, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, Aldermaston station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Lower Padworth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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