Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Blacknest, Windsor and Maidenhead
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Blacknest and the surrounding area.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Blacknest
Tapas catering in Blacknest, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and we’re often booked for work receptions and tapas and paella menus.
In a rural spot like Blacknest, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Blacknest (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Blacknest
Is Blacknest close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you come to Blacknest?
Yes, we do. Blacknest is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Events we cater in Blacknest
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Sunningdale station, about 1.3 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evening receptions in Blacknest stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For an event in Blacknest, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Blacknest. Blacknest is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (4.2 miles north) and Botleys Mansion (4.6 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in SL5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on London Road and Blacknest Gate Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Blacknest, we also cover Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Ascot (2 miles west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles west), Cookham (11 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sunningdale School (1.3 miles south-west) and Charters School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Belvedere Arms (less than half a mile south)
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Blacknest, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Also near Blacknest
More for events in Blacknest
- 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