West Berkshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Yattendon, West Berkshire
Planning tapas catering in Yattendon? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Yattendon
How our tapas catering works in Yattendon
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re often asked to cater anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus, with Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Near Yattendon, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Yattendon (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Yattendon?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Yattendon and across West Berkshire
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Planning tapas catering in Yattendon? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
Your questions about tapas catering in Yattendon
What’s the nearest station to Yattendon for guests?
Goring & Streatley station, about 4.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Yattendon close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Drinks receptions around Yattendon
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG18 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Yattendon, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Yattendon include Basildon Park (4.2 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Yattendon, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in RG18, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Yattendon, we also cover Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (within half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Yattendon 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 arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Events we cater in Yattendon
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
For guests coming by train, Goring & Streatley station is about 4.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Nearby places to Yattendon
More for events in Yattendon
- 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