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Tapas Catering for Brands Hill events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brands Hill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Brands Hill
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Tapas catering for your event in Brands Hill
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Brands Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Brands Hill, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Towns and villages near Brands Hill
What else we do in Brands Hill
Brands Hill questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Brands Hill close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you come to Brands Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Brands Hill is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planning a tapas spread in Brands Hill
Brands Hill is about 3 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. Whether your event is in the middle of Brands Hill or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Brands Hill is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Brands Hill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael.
We cater events across the SL3 postcode area. For events just outside Brands Hill, we cover Horton (1 mile south), Colnbrook (1 mile east), Poyle (1 mile east), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-west) and Ditton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (2.8 miles west) and Museum of Eton Life (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Brands Hill include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Brands Hill include Langley Grammar School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House And Attached Barn (0.5 miles south)
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Brands Hill has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
For event organisers in Brands Hill
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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