West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Wash Water
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wash Water.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Wash Water?
Planning a tapas spread in Wash Water
Wash Water is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For an event in Wash Water, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Wash Water to Reading (17 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Luke Church. If you are looking at a historic venue around Wash Water, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in RG20, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Penwood Road and Andover Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Enborne Row (1 mile north-west), Wash Common (1 mile north-east), Newtown Common (1 mile east), Penwood (1 mile south-west) and Woolton Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.8 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wash Water include Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Falkland Primary School (1 mile north) and Park House School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodpecker pub (under half a mile north-east)
Tapas catering in Wash Water, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Wash Water. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and tapas before paella, with tortilla española, croquetas and albóndigas.
For a country party near Wash Water, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Wash Water (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Wash Water has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wash Water? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Why choose live paella in Wash Water?
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.
Why choose Love Paella in Wash Water
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Wash Water
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Wash Water
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Nearby places to Wash Water
What else we do in Wash Water
Why choose tapas catering in Wash Water?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Wash Water, people book us for occasions like:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Newbury station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Questions from Wash Water
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Wash Water close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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