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Tapas Catering in Fulmer
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Fulmer and across Slough.
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering in Fulmer
About our tapas catering in Fulmer
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We are frequently asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and engagement parties, with croquetas, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Near Fulmer, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Your questions about tapas catering in Fulmer
Could we have live paella in Bulstrode Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much does tapas catering cost in Fulmer?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Planning a tapas spread in Fulmer
Fulmer is about 4 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. For an event in Fulmer, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 31 places in Slough. We cook right across the region, from Fulmer to London (about 20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gerrards Cross station, about 1.9 miles north. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Fulmer, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in SL3 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Fulmer Road, Alderbourne Lane and Hay Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tatling End (1 mile north-east), Wexham Street (1 mile south-west), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north), Stoke Poges (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Slough (4 miles south-west), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (4 miles south-west), Britwell (3 miles south-west), Langley (4 miles south) and Upton (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles south-east) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Fulmer includes Horse Shoe Bay and Stoke Common.
- Schools near Fulmer include Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Fulmer
- We cover Fulmer and the whole of Slough
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Fulmer 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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