West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Newbury, West Berkshire
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 in Newbury.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Newbury
About our tapas catering in Newbury
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. On the menu are albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary parties and table tapas as a starter.
Tapas work for parties and receptions in Newbury. We need a small area to finish hot tapas. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Newbury
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Nearby places to Newbury
What else we do in Newbury
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Newbury is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Newbury?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St Nicolas Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
Newbury: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St Nicolas Church: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newbury, and we will put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Receptions and parties in Newbury
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. For an event in Newbury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Newbury include Shaw House (1 mile north) and Benham Park (2 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Newbury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cook at events all over the RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Newbury is on the A4 and A339, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Newbury has lots of places to hold an event.
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Newbury includes Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Diamond Tap (within half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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