West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Stone Copse 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 Stone Copse.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Stone Copse
Tapas catering for your event in Stone Copse
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and engagement parties, with gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Stone Copse, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Stone Copse (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Stone Copse hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Places near Stone Copse
Also in Stone Copse
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Stone Copse stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Stone Copse? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tapas for events in Stone Copse
Stone Copse is about 2 miles north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Events in Stone Copse are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Stone Copse is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Stone Copse include Shaw House (1 mile south-west) and Benham Park (3.3 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Victoria Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stone Copse, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in RG18, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Stone Copse for tapas catering include Benham Hill (1 mile south), Ashmore Green (1 mile east), Cold Ash (1 mile east), Curridge (2 miles north) and Longlane (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (0.9 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stone Copse include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Trinity School (1.1 miles west) and Trinity School (1.1 miles west)
FAQs for Stone Copse
Could we have live paella in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
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.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater in Stone Copse?
We do. We cook at events in Stone Copse and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Events we cater in Stone Copse
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Stone Copse and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.5 miles south.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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