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Tapas Catering in Datchet
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Datchet.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
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About our tapas catering in Datchet
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are often asked to cater anniversary parties and drinks parties and receptions, with Serrano ham, albóndigas and croquetas.
Around Datchet, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Your questions about tapas catering in Datchet
Which station should guests use for Datchet?
Datchet has its own station: Datchet station.
Is Datchet close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Who books tapas catering in Datchet?
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
For guests coming by train, Datchet station is in Datchet itself.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
Receptions and parties in Datchet
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. Wherever your event is in the SL3 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 31 towns and villages across Slough. Our events stretch from Datchet to Guildford (16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Home Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
This part of Slough takes in SL3. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, London Road and Percy Place or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Datchet is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Churchmead School (less than half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Stag pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Datchet? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Datchet, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Datchet is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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