West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Padworth events
Planning tapas catering in Padworth? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Padworth events
Tapas catering in Padworth, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook tortilla española, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and welcome-drink canapés.
Near Padworth, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Padworth (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose tapas catering in Padworth?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
A picnic in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Other catering in Padworth
Why choose live paella in Padworth?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Padworth
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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 Padworth 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.
- Tell 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Receptions and parties in Padworth
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Padworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Padworth to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Padworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7. Your event could be at a home on School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane. Other places close to Padworth for tapas catering include Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.8 miles east)
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
- 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