West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Mortimer, West Berkshire
Looking for tapas catering in Mortimer? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Mortimer
Common questions in Mortimer
What’s the nearest station to Mortimer for guests?
Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Mortimer Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
About our tapas catering in Mortimer
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We’re often asked to cater work receptions and evening sharing boards, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
Around Mortimer, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Mortimer
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Step by step
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 Mortimer stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Mortimer
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Mortimer book us for occasions like:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic houses near Mortimer include Stratfield Saye House (3.6 miles south-east) and The Vyne (4.9 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Drinks receptions around Mortimer
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG7 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Mortimer is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Mortimer Methodist Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Mortimer station is about 1.4 miles away.
For tapas catering in RG7, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field. If your venue is just outside Mortimer, we also cover Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Mortimer include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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