Wokingham · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Newtown, Wokingham
Looking for tapas catering in Newtown? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Newtown?
About our tapas catering in Newtown
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and tapas and paella menus, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
In Newtown, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Your questions about tapas catering in Newtown
Can you cook in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Newtown for guests?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Newtown
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Newtown and Wokingham:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
Historic houses near Newtown include Mapledurham House (4.3 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Newtown stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. For tapas catering in Newtown, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Newtown is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
Historic buildings near Newtown frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as Eldon Square have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Tapas catering in RG1, RG6 and RG4 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Newtown, we also cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Newtown has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Newtown
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Newtown
More for events in Newtown
- 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