West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Wellhouse events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Wellhouse. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Wellhouse
For event organisers in Wellhouse
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Tapas catering in Wellhouse, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is birthday drinks and cocktail parties, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española and more.
In a rural spot like Wellhouse, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Wellhouse (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Wellhouse
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Wellhouse
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Tapas for events in Wellhouse
Wellhouse is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Wellhouse will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Wellhouse is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Wellhouse, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wellhouse, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RG18 is planned around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Hermitage (1 mile west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-west), Oare (1 mile north-west), Longlane (1 mile west) and Cold Ash (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Wellhouse includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (1 mile west)
Perfect for your event in Wellhouse
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 3.9 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Wellhouse
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Wellhouse and across West Berkshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Common questions in Wellhouse
Do you come out to small places like Wellhouse?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Wellhouse has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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