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Tapas Catering in Chalvey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Chalvey.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Chalvey
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
About our tapas catering in Chalvey
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We are frequently asked to cater engagement parties and work receptions, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
Around Chalvey, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Add a live paella main.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Chalvey is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Chalvey
Is Chalvey close to London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Chalvey?
Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chalvey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- 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 before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Who books tapas catering in Chalvey?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Chalvey and Slough:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Other catering in Chalvey
Chalvey: venues and local tips
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. Anywhere in SL1, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
A picnic in Herschel Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
We cater events across SL1 and SL4 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A4 and A332 close by, Chalvey is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Chalvey for tapas catering include Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). Chalvey is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Eden Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Westgate School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles 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