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Tapas & canapé catering in Farnham Common, Slough
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Farnham Common.
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Farnham Common?
How our tapas catering works in Farnham Common
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Farnham Common, 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Farnham Common: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Farnham Common for guests?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St John the Evangelist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Farnham Common and the whole of Slough
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Farnham Common until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Farnham Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Receptions and parties in Farnham Common
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. For an event in Farnham Common, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Farnham Common is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist. Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (3.3 miles west) and Dorney Court (4.6 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in SL2 is planned around your venue and timings. From Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Farnham Common includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Caldicott School (0.6 miles south-west) and Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Places near Farnham Common
What else we do in Farnham Common
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
- 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