Slough · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Burnham, Slough
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Burnham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Burnham
Tapas catering for your event in Burnham
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and cocktail parties.
Tapas make a party in Burnham easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Your questions about tapas catering in Burnham
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Burnham?
Burnham station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Burnham: venues and local tips
Burnham is about 2 miles north-west of Slough, in Slough. Give us the address of your event in Burnham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (1.9 miles south) and Cliveden (2.3 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. A picnic in Haymill Valley? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Anywhere in SL1, SL6 and SL2, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Stomp Road, Priory Road and High Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Huntercombe (1 mile south), Hitchambury (1 mile west), Taplow (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile south-east) and Rose Hill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Chalvey (3 miles south-east), Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles east) and Ditton (5 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Burnham has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.9 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Burnham includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Burnham include Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Garibaldi Public House (within half a mile north-east)
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Burnham stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Burnham, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Burnham
Also in Burnham
- 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