West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Ufton Green events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ufton Green and the surrounding area.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Ufton Green events
Your questions about tapas catering in Ufton Green
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Ufton Green close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
About our tapas catering in Ufton Green
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and engagement celebrations, serving albóndigas, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
Near Ufton Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Ufton Green (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Ufton Green and across West Berkshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Ufton Green
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Ufton Green, people book us for events such as:
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Ufton Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Receptions and parties in Ufton Green
Ufton Green is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For tapas catering in Ufton Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. For guests coming by train, Aldermaston station is about 1.8 miles away.
For tapas catering in RG7, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Sulhamstead (1 mile north-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south-east), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile north-east), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile east) and Sheffield Bottom (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ufton Green include The Willink School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Willink School (1.3 miles south-east)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Nearby places to Ufton Green
More for events in Ufton Green
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Ufton Green until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through 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