West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Bucklebury, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Upper Bucklebury and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Upper Bucklebury
FAQs for Upper Bucklebury
Do you come out to small places like Upper Bucklebury?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at All Saints: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Tapas catering in Upper Bucklebury, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We’re often asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and sharing boards for evening guests, serving Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Upper Bucklebury, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Upper Bucklebury (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Upper Bucklebury
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Bucklebury
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
Who books tapas catering in Upper Bucklebury?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
Historic buildings near Upper Bucklebury frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Receptions and parties in Upper Bucklebury
Upper Bucklebury is about 2 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG7 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, Thatcham station is about 1.7 miles away. Upper Bucklebury is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7. Your event could be at a home on Little Lane, Roundfield and Broad Lane. Close by, we cover events in Midgham (1 mile south-east), Thatcham (2 miles south-west), Cold Ash (2 miles west), Ashmore Green (2 miles west) and Wellhouse (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (11 miles east) and Calcot (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Upper Bucklebury includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Upper Bucklebury include Kennet School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Cottage Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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 happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Upper Bucklebury 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.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
More for events in Upper Bucklebury
- 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