Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering for Cheapside events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Cheapside and Windsor and Maidenhead, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Cheapside
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Tapas catering in Cheapside, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for tapas with a paella main course and sharing tapas starters.
For a country party near Cheapside, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Cheapside (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Cheapside is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Towns and villages near Cheapside
What else we do in Cheapside
Questions from Cheapside
Is Cheapside 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.
Is Cheapside close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you come to Cheapside?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cheapside and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Cheapside
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Drinks receptions around Cheapside
Cheapside is about 4 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Events in Cheapside are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Cheapside is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels. Historic buildings near Cheapside frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in SL5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Water Splash Lane, Dorian Drive and Cheapside Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Cheapside for tapas catering include Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-east), Ascot (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Woodside (1 mile north-west) and Sunninghill (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (8 miles north-west), Windsor (4 miles north), Boyn Hill (7 miles north-west), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (9 miles north-west) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cheapside include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Papplewick School (1.4 miles west) and Charters School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Thatched Tavern Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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