Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Pangbourne
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Pangbourne and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Pangbourne
How our tapas catering works in Pangbourne
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s anniversary parties and receptions and drinks parties, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas and more.
Tapas make a party in Pangbourne easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Pangbourne (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Pangbourne?
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pangbourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (1.9 miles north-west) and Mapledurham House (2.2 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
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FAQs for Pangbourne
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James the Less?
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. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Pangbourne
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Drinks receptions around Pangbourne
Pangbourne is about 5 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG8 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Pangbourne is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James the Less. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Pangbourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pangbourne, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the RG8 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Meadow Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Pangbourne, we also cover Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Tidmarsh (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-east), Purley on Thames (2 miles east) and Mapledurham (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Tilehurst (3 miles south-east), Wallingford (8 miles north) and Great Western Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys pub (under half a mile north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pangbourne, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Pangbourne stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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