Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Dorney, Windsor and Maidenhead
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Dorney and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Dorney
Tapas catering in Dorney, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and canapés with welcome drinks, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
For a country party near Dorney, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Dorney (SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, 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 Dorney is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Dorney
How far is Dorney from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Dorney?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. See all areas.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Places near Dorney
Other catering in Dorney
Perfect for your event in Dorney
Tapas are sociable food.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (0.5 miles west) and St Leonard's Hill (2.4 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Tapas for events in Dorney
Dorney is about 2 miles north-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us where your event in Dorney will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Dorney is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Dorney to Reading (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Burnham station, about 1.4 miles north. Parks such as Sutherland Grange have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in SL4, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Common Road, Village Road and Boveney Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lake End (1 mile north-west), Dorney Reach (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (1 mile north) and Bray (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (4 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north-west), Furze Platt (4 miles north-west) and Broomhall (8 miles south).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Slough (2.8 miles east) and Windsor Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dorney include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Westgate School (1.4 miles north-east) and Westgate School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Palmer Arms (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Why choose live paella in Dorney?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Catering across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Dorney
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Where we can cook in Dorney
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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