West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Mortimer West End, West Berkshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mortimer West End.
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
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Tapas catering for your event in Mortimer West End
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We cook padrón peppers, croquetas and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and birthday drinks.
For a country party near Mortimer West End, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Mortimer West End (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. 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 you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Drinks receptions around Mortimer West End
Mortimer West End is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Mortimer West End. We cook in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Mortimer West End to Reading (7 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St.Saviours, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Tapas catering in RG7 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Back Lane and Chapel Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Mortimer (1 mile north-east), Three Ashes (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north-east) and West End Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (1.1 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Mortimer West End include The Willink School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south)
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Mortimer West End questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St.Saviours?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Mortimer West End from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Mortimer West End
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Mortimer West End 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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