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Tapas & canapé catering in Midgham, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Midgham and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Midgham
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Midgham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Tapas catering for your event in Midgham
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For welcome-drink canapés and tapas starters, we can cook gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Midgham, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Midgham (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Midgham
What else we do in Midgham
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Midgham stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Midgham
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Matthew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Midgham from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cater in Midgham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Midgham and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Midgham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
Midgham: venues and local tips
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Events in Midgham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Midgham to Reading (10 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Midgham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Matthew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill. If your venue is just outside Midgham, we also cover Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Open spaces near Midgham include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Coach & Horses pub (within half a mile south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Midgham hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Midgham
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
- 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