Slough · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Huntercombe, Slough
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Huntercombe: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Huntercombe?
How our tapas catering works in Huntercombe
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and evening grazing.
Tapas make a party in Huntercombe easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For event organisers in Huntercombe
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Huntercombe has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Huntercombe? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Huntercombe questions
Could we have live paella in Haymill Valley?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Huntercombe?
Burnham station, in Huntercombe itself.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Planning a tapas spread in Huntercombe
Huntercombe is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Slough. For an event in Huntercombe, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Huntercombe. We cater in all 31 towns and villages across Slough. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (1.4 miles south-west) and Cliveden (3 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Huntercombe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Slough takes in SL1, SL6 and SL2, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Bath Road, Clare Road and Conway Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Huntercombe, we cover Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-east), Lake End (1 mile south-west), Dorney (1 mile south) and Dorney Reach (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east) and Farnham Common (3 miles north-east). Huntercombe is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Huntercombe includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.7 miles north-west) and Westgate School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Huntercombe Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.7 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Huntercombe
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
A picnic in Haymill Valley? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
- 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