West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Speenhamland events
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 in Speenhamland.
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Speenhamland?
Drinks receptions around Speenhamland
Speenhamland is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Speenhamland, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Speenhamland is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Newbury station is about 0.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (0.5 miles north-east) and Benham Park (1.9 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in RG14 and RG20, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Bear Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Speenhamland sits on or near the A4, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Speenhamland for tapas catering include Shaw (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (1 mile west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west). Speenhamland is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1 mile north-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east) and Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The High Horse pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How our tapas catering works in Speenhamland
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Speenhamland. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and table tapas as a starter, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and croquetas and more.
Tapas make a party in Speenhamland easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Speenhamland (RG14, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Speenhamland
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Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Evening receptions in Speenhamland stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Why choose tapas catering in Speenhamland?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Nicolas Church.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
FAQs for Speenhamland
Is Speenhamland close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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