West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Stockcross, West Berkshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Stockcross and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Stockcross
Tapas catering in Stockcross, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For birthday drinks and cocktail parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, croquetas and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Stockcross, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Stockcross (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Stockcross questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Stockcross close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Stockcross?
We do. We cook at events in Stockcross and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Stockcross: venues and local tips
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Stockcross or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Benham Park (0.6 miles south-east) and Shaw House (2.6 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across RG20. From Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Rack Marsh.
- Local schools include Trinity School (2.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Stockcross and across West Berkshire
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Stockcross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Where we can cook in Stockcross
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Stockcross
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Stockcross is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Stockcross
Other catering in Stockcross
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
- 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