Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering in Ascot
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ascot and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Ascot
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Tapas catering for your event in Ascot
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and engagement parties, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Near Ascot, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Ascot (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Ascot is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Ascot? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Ascot? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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 you get with us
- Events in Ascot and across Windsor and Maidenhead
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Ascot
Could we have live paella in Silwood Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Souls?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you come to Ascot?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Ascot and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much does tapas catering cost in Ascot?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Why choose tapas catering in Ascot?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ascot and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Ascot has its own station, Ascot station.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
Drinks receptions around Ascot
Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For tapas catering in Ascot, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ascot is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ascot to Guildford (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (4.1 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Silwood Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL5, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on London Road, High Street and St George's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Sunninghill (1 mile south-east), Cheapside (1 mile north-east), North Ascot (1 mile north-west), Brookside (1 mile north-west) and Beggar's Bush (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (8 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (9 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (3.6 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Ascot includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Papplewick School (0.9 miles north-west) and Charters School (1.4 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