Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lake End, Windsor and Maidenhead
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lake End and the surrounding area.
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Lake End
Tapas catering for your event in Lake End
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and engagement parties, we can cook albóndigas, croquetas and Serrano ham and more.
Near Lake End, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Lake End (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Lake End is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in Lake End
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lake End, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Drinks receptions around Lake End
Lake End is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For tapas catering in Lake End, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lake End. We cater in all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. We cook right across the region, from Lake End to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Burnham station is about 1.2 miles away. A picnic in Haymill Valley? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Lake End Road and Ashford Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Dorney (1 mile south-east), Dorney Reach (1 mile west), Huntercombe (1 mile north-east), Cippenham (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles west), Windsor (3 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lake End include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pineapple Public House (within half a mile south)
Your questions about tapas catering in Lake End
Could we have live paella in Haymill Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Lake End from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Sangria and bar staff.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Lake End
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Why choose tapas catering in Lake End?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic buildings near Lake End frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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