Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering in Cookham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Cookham.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Cookham
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Cookham until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Tapas catering for your event in Cookham
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We’re often asked to cater tapas starters and tapas with a paella main course, serving Serrano ham, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas make a party in Cookham easy and sociable. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Cookham (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Cookham: venues and local tips
Cookham is about 2 miles south-east of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Across the SL6 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (1.7 miles east) and Harleyford Manor (3.5 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Cookham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Church Road and High Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Cookham Dean (1 mile west), Furze Platt (2 miles south), Coldmoorholme (2 miles north), Bourne End (2 miles north-east) and Cores End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Windsor (7 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south), North Ascot (10 miles south), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (12 miles south) and South Ascot (11 miles south). Cookham is one of the larger places we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Marlow Museum (2.2 miles west) and Marlow Community Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Cookham include Furze Platt Senior School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Swan Uppers pub (0.5 miles east)
Where we can cook in Cookham
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Common questions in Cookham
Is Cookham close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cover Cookham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cookham and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What else we do in Cookham
Why choose live paella in Cookham?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Cookham
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Cookham?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
For guests coming by train, Cookham has its own station, Cookham station.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- 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