West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Old Warren
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 for events in Old Warren.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Old Warren
Tapas catering in Old Warren, cooked live
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 are often asked to cater tapas starters and engagement celebrations, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Old Warren, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Old Warren (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Old Warren
Do you come out to small places like Old Warren?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cover Old Warren?
Yes, we do. Old Warren is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Old Warren and the whole of West Berkshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Old Warren?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.8 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Also near Old Warren
Also in Old Warren
Tapas for events in Old Warren
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Old Warren to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Aldermaston station is about 2.1 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.
Anywhere in RG7, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Old Warren includes Hosehill Lake.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it’s light in Old Warren until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
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