West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Shaw, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Shaw.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
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For event organisers in Shaw
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shaw? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Tapas catering in Shaw, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for engagement drinks and evening sharing boards.
Tapas make a party in Shaw easy and sociable. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Shaw
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How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Shaw has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Drinks receptions around Shaw
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Events in Shaw are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Shaw is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our events stretch from Shaw to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Historic buildings near Shaw often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 0.8 miles away.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG18 postcode area. Local streets include Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Shaw sits on or near the A4, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Shaw has lots of places to hold an event.
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Shaw include Trinity School (under half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. 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
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Shaw: your questions answered
Can you cook in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Shaw for guests?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
Occasions we cook for in Shaw
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (within half a mile north-west) and Benham Park (2.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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