West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering in Wickham Heath
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wickham Heath: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Wickham Heath events
Tapas catering in Wickham Heath, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s engagement parties and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham for your guests.
For a country party near Wickham Heath, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Common questions in Wickham Heath
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Wickham Heath from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Towns and villages near Wickham Heath
Other catering in Wickham Heath
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Wickham Heath and the whole of West Berkshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Occasions we cook for in Wickham Heath
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Wickham Heath and West Berkshire:
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
Receptions and parties in Wickham Heath
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Across the RG20 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Wickham Heath is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Wickham Heath to Reading (about 18 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Historic houses near Wickham Heath include Benham Park (1.8 miles south-east) and Shaw House (3.5 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in RG20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Wickham Heath, we also cover Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Sole Common Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (0.9 miles north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
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.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Wickham Heath until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Wickham Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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- 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