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Tapas Catering in Farnham Royal
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Farnham Royal. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Farnham Royal
Tapas catering for your event in Farnham Royal
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For launches and office parties and evening grazing, we can cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Farnham Royal, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Questions from Farnham Royal
Is Farnham Royal too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Cocksherd Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farnham Royal.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cover Farnham Royal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Farnham Royal. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
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DIY paella versus live catering
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For event organisers in Farnham Royal
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Farnham Royal 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books tapas catering in Farnham Royal?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Farnham Royal:
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Farnham Royal often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Receptions and parties in Farnham Royal
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Tell us where your event in Farnham Royal will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Farnham Royal is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. A picnic in Cocksherd Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Anywhere in SL2, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Farnham Royal for tapas catering include Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Farnham Royal includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Farnham Royal include Beechwood School (0.5 miles south) and Caldicott School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile south)
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Events in Farnham Royal and across Slough
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Farnham Royal
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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