Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Dorney Reach, Windsor and Maidenhead
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Dorney Reach: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Dorney Reach events
Tapas catering in Dorney Reach, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We are often asked to cater evening sharing boards and work receptions, serving gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Near Dorney Reach, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Dorney Reach (SL6)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Dorney Reach
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Dorney Reach questions
Is Dorney Reach too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Dorney Reach from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you come to Dorney Reach?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Dorney Reach is within our area and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. For a quote, use our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Receptions and parties in Dorney Reach
Dorney Reach is about 2 miles south-east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For an event in Dorney Reach, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead. Our events stretch from Dorney Reach to Reading (13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Dorney Reach frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Parks such as Braywick Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Meadow Way, Harcourt Close and Oak Stubbs Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Lake End (1 mile east), Bray (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile east), Huntercombe (1 mile north-east) and Taplow (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (3 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north-west), Furze Platt (3 miles north-west) and Broomhall (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Pineapple Public House (0.7 miles east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
What affects the price in Dorney Reach
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or SL6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Dorney Reach stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Events we cater in Dorney Reach
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Taplow station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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