West Berkshire · England
Tapas Catering for Woolhampton events
Paella 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 Woolhampton.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
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Receptions and parties in Woolhampton
Woolhampton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For an event in Woolhampton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Woolhampton. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Woolhampton to Reading (9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Woolhampton has its own station, Midgham station. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Woolhampton Hill, Bath Road and Reed Gardens or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Woolhampton, we cover Aldermaston (1 mile south-east), Brimpton (2 miles south-west), Brimpton Common (2 miles south), Heath End (3 miles south) and Padworth (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (4.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west). The countryside around Woolhampton includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Hosehill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Angel pub (under half a mile south-west)
Tapas catering in Woolhampton, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and work receptions, serving tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Woolhampton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Woolhampton (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Where we can cook in Woolhampton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
For event organisers in Woolhampton
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
Woolhampton questions
Is Woolhampton close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Woolhampton for guests?
Midgham station, in Woolhampton itself.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Woolhampton
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Woolhampton
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Woolhampton:
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Woolhampton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
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A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Woolhampton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Woolhampton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Woolhampton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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