West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Stratfield Mortimer events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Stratfield Mortimer. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Stratfield Mortimer events
How our tapas catering works in Stratfield Mortimer
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We are often asked to cater engagement celebrations and anniversary parties, with croquetas, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Near Stratfield Mortimer, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG7 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Stratfield Mortimer is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Stratfield Mortimer has its own station, Mortimer station. If you are looking at a historic venue around Stratfield Mortimer, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of the RG7 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Stratfield Mortimer include Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer questions
What’s the nearest station to Stratfield Mortimer for guests?
Mortimer station, in Stratfield Mortimer itself.
Is Stratfield Mortimer close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cover Stratfield Mortimer?
We do. We cook at events in Stratfield Mortimer and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Stratfield Mortimer 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Events we cater in Stratfield Mortimer
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Saint John The Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
DIY paella versus live catering
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 will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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