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Tapas & canapé catering in Ditton, Slough
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 Ditton.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering for Ditton events
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Tapas catering in Ditton, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For engagement parties and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham and more.
Near Ditton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Ditton hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Ditton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Ditton?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ditton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Francis Assisi.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
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FAQs for Ditton
What’s the nearest station to Ditton for guests?
The closest is Datchet station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis Assisi?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ditton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Ditton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Ditton: venues and local tips
Ditton is about 2 miles south-east of Slough, in Slough. Whether your event is in the middle of Ditton or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Ditton is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Ditton include Frogmore House (1.7 miles south-west) and Windsor Castle (1.7 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Ditton Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in SL3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Thorn Road, Ditton Road and London Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Datchet (1 mile south-west), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Brands Hill (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (2 miles south) and Colnbrook (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Cippenham (4 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north), Huntercombe (4 miles north-west) and Farnham Common (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (1.7 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Ditton includes Staines Reservoirs and Stoke Common.
- Schools near Ditton include Ditton Park Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Upton Court Grammar School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Stag pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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