Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cold Harbour, Windsor and Maidenhead
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cold Harbour and the surrounding area.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Cold Harbour events
Tapas catering in Cold Harbour, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include engagement parties and launches and office parties, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Cold Harbour, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Cold Harbour (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Cold Harbour 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.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Cold Harbour? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books tapas catering in Cold Harbour?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Nearby places to Cold Harbour
More for events in Cold Harbour
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Why choose live paella in Cold Harbour?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Tapas for events in Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Events in Cold Harbour are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Wargrave station is about 3.3 miles away. Historic houses near Cold Harbour include Harleyford Manor (3.3 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in SL6, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Cold Harbour, we cover Knowl Hill (1 mile north-west), Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Bowsey Hill (2 miles west), Cockpole Green (3 miles north-west) and Wargrave (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Cold Harbour includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Cold Harbour include Cox Green School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-west)
FAQs for Cold Harbour
We’re having a ceremony at Saint Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Cold Harbour from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Windsor and Maidenhead included. See all areas.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Where we can cook in Cold Harbour
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- 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