West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Skinners Green events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Skinners Green and the surrounding area.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Skinners Green
Tapas for events in Skinners Green
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Skinners Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Skinners Green to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Historic buildings near Skinners Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as Hamstead Marshall Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Tapas catering in RG14 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Skinners Green for tapas catering include Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Schools near Skinners Green include Park House School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gun pub (0.8 miles south-east)
How our tapas catering works in Skinners Green
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s sharing boards for evening guests and receptions and drinks parties, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Skinners Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Who books tapas catering in Skinners Green?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Skinners Green, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Benham Park (1.4 miles north) and Shaw House (2.4 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Skinners Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Skinners Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Skinners Green for guests?
Newbury station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Why choose live paella in Skinners Green?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Skinners Green is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near Skinners Green
What else we do in Skinners Green
- 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