Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cranbourne, Windsor and Maidenhead
Looking for tapas catering in Cranbourne? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Cranbourne events
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
About our tapas catering in Cranbourne
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. For birthday drinks and office parties and launches, we can cook padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas and more.
In a rural spot like Cranbourne, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Cranbourne
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cranbourne, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Cranbourne
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Cranbourne and the whole of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Cranbourne
Is Cranbourne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Events we cater in Cranbourne
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Cranbourne, people book us for occasions like:
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ascot station, about 3 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
The process
When we arrive, 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. Sunset in Cranbourne is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For event organisers in Cranbourne
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Receptions and parties in Cranbourne
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From the centre of Cranbourne to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Cranbourne is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Cranbourne often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Wherever your event is in SL4, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way. Other places close to Cranbourne for tapas catering include Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cranbourne include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Cranbourne include Windsor Girls' School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Fleur de Lis pub (1 mile south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
We clear our equipment when service ends.
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Other catering in Cranbourne
- 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