Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering in Beggar's Bush
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Beggar's Bush: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Beggar's Bush
About our tapas catering in Beggar's Bush
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and launches and office parties.
Near Beggar's Bush, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Beggar's Bush (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Common questions in Beggar's Bush
Is Beggar's Bush too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How much does tapas catering cost in Beggar's Bush?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
For event organisers in Beggar's Bush
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will 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.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Beggar's Bush is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Beggar's Bush
Beggar's Bush is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Give us the address of your event in Beggar's Bush, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Beggar's Bush include St Leonard's Hill (4.3 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in SL5, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Kiln Lane, Sandy Lane and London Road. If your venue is just outside Beggar's Bush, we also cover Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Ascot (1 mile west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north-west) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Beggar's Bush include Sunningdale School (0.8 miles south) and Charters School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Belvedere Arms (0.6 miles east)
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Beggar's Bush
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
What else we do in Beggar's Bush
- 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