Slough · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hitchambury, Slough
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hitchambury.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Hitchambury
How our tapas catering works in Hitchambury
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it’s engagement drinks and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
In a rural spot like Hitchambury, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Hitchambury until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hitchambury? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Hitchambury
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Taplow station, about 0.8 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
Where we can cook in Hitchambury
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know 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.
Hitchambury: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Haymill Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hitchambury
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Slough, including Hitchambury
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Receptions and parties in Hitchambury
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. For an event in Hitchambury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hitchambury. We cover 31 places across Slough. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as Haymill Valley have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in SL1 and SL6, we can bring tapas catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Hitchambury includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Schools near Hitchambury include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Oak and Saw pub (under half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
- 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