Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering in Eton
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Eton and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering for Eton events
How our tapas catering works in Eton
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are Serrano ham, albóndigas and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater evening grazing and work receptions.
For a country party near Eton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Eton (SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Other catering in Eton
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Eton
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Eton is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Eton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
FAQs for Eton
What’s the nearest station to Eton for guests?
The closest is Windsor & Eton Riverside station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Eton close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater in Eton?
We do. Eton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Why choose tapas catering in Eton?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Eton, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Eton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning a tapas spread in Eton
Eton is about 1 mile north-east of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us where your event in Eton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Eton is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Saint John the Evangelist. Historic houses near Eton include Windsor Castle (0.7 miles south) and Frogmore House (1.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Eton Square and Common Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Eton on the A332 and B3022, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Clewer (1 mile south-west), Eton Wick (1 mile west), Windsor (1 mile south-west), Boveney (2 miles west) and Dedworth (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (6 miles west), Boyn Hill (6 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Upton Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Museum of Eton Life (under half a mile south). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include St George's School (0.6 miles south) and The Windsor Boys' School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Christopher Hotel (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (1.4 miles north-east)
- 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