West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Winterbourne, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Winterbourne and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Winterbourne
About our tapas catering in Winterbourne
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is welcome-drink canapés and cocktail parties, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and Serrano ham and more.
For a country party near Winterbourne, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Winterbourne (RG20, RG14)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
FAQs for Winterbourne
Is Winterbourne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Winterbourne close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Why choose tapas catering in Winterbourne?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Winterbourne book us for events such as:
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Newbury station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning tapas catering in Winterbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Winterbourne stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Winterbourne hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Winterbourne
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Tapas for events in Winterbourne
Winterbourne is about 3 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Winterbourne or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Winterbourne to Reading (16 miles away).
Historic buildings near Winterbourne frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Winterbourne is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RG20 and RG14 is planned around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover events in North Heath (2 miles north), Boxford (2 miles west), Chieveley (2 miles north-east), Donnington (2 miles south) and Downend (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.1 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Winterbourne include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (2.5 miles south-east)
- 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