Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering in Maidenhead
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Maidenhead.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Maidenhead
About our tapas catering in Maidenhead
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and cocktail parties, serving Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas.
Tapas work for parties and receptions in Maidenhead. We need a small area to finish hot tapas. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Maidenhead (SL6)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Maidenhead: venues and local tips
Maidenhead is about 27 miles west of London, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Wherever your event is in the SL6 area, we can cook for your guests. Maidenhead is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Maidenhead to Reading (about 12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints' Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (3 miles south-east) and Cliveden (3.2 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cover events in every part of SL6. Streets in the area include High Street Mall, High Street and Laggan Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Maidenhead is on the A4 and A308, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Boyn Hill (1 mile south-west), Furze Platt (1 mile north), Cox Green (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-west) and Bray Wick (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (5 miles south-east), North Ascot (7 miles south), Dedworth (5 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south-east), South Ascot (9 miles south) and Old Windsor (8 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, Maidenhead has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Maidenhead includes Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Maidenhead include Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School (under half a mile south-west) and Desborough College (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Windsor Castle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your event in Maidenhead
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Maidenhead station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Maidenhead and the whole of Windsor and Maidenhead
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Maidenhead
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Your questions about tapas catering in Maidenhead
We are having a ceremony at All Saints' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Maidenhead for guests?
Maidenhead station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
How much does tapas catering cost in Maidenhead?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Maidenhead has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near Maidenhead
Other catering in Maidenhead
- 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