Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering in Holyport
Looking for tapas catering in Holyport? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Holyport
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Tapas catering in Holyport, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and tapas before paella, serving albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
Near Holyport, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Holyport (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Holyport is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Drinks receptions around Holyport
Holyport is about 2 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Holyport and the surrounding area. We cater in all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Holyport to Reading (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Maidenhead station is about 1.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (2.2 miles east) and St Leonard's Hill (3.3 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Ascot Road, Holyport Street and Hearne Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Moneyrow Green (1 mile south), Stud Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile south-west), Paley Street (2 miles south-west) and Braywoodside (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Windsor (4 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north), Furze Platt (3 miles north), Dedworth (3 miles east) and Broomhall (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Holyport College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Belgian Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
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Occasions we cook for in Holyport
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Holyport, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
If you are looking at a historic venue around Holyport, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
Holyport: your questions answered
Can you cook in Ockwells Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Holyport too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you come to Holyport?
We do. Holyport is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
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