West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Stanmore, West Berkshire
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 for events in Stanmore.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Stanmore
Tapas catering in Stanmore, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We are frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and tapas starters, serving gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Stanmore, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Stanmore (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Stanmore
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Stanmore
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Stanmore? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Events we cater in Stanmore
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stanmore and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
Drinks receptions around Stanmore
Stanmore is about 8 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Stanmore and nearby villages. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Stanmore, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stanmore, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Stanmore, we cover Catmore (2 miles north-west), West Ilsley (2 miles north), Brightwalton (3 miles west), Brightwalton Green (3 miles west) and Farnborough (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stanmore include Churn Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Stanmore
What else we do in Stanmore
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Stanmore until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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