West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Sulhamstead
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sulhamstead and West Berkshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
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How our tapas catering works in Sulhamstead
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Popular choices include padrón peppers, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for sharing boards for evening guests and tapas before paella.
In a rural spot like Sulhamstead, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Sulhamstead (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sulhamstead
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Sulhamstead has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Common questions in Sulhamstead
How far is Sulhamstead from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: 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. Send us the reception address.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater in Sulhamstead?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sulhamstead and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Sulhamstead
Also in Sulhamstead
Sulhamstead: venues and local tips
Sulhamstead is about 5 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Events in Sulhamstead are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Sulhamstead is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
We cook at events all over the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile east), Ufton Green (1 mile south-west), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south) and Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Battle Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Willink School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spring Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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