Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Paley Street, Windsor and Maidenhead
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Paley Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Paley Street
Questions from Paley Street
How far is Paley Street from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Paley Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Tapas catering in Paley Street, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and launches and office parties, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Paley Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Paley Street (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Paley Street until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Paley Street
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
What affects the price in Paley Street
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Also near Paley Street
More for events in Paley Street
Occasions we cook for in Paley Street
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (3.8 miles north-east) and St Leonard's Hill (4.2 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
Why choose live paella in Paley Street?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Paley Street
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Paley Street
Paley Street is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For tapas catering in Paley Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Paley Street is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. We cook right across the region, from Paley Street to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Maidenhead station, about 2.9 miles north. Parks such as Ockwells Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Tapas catering in SL6 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Sheepcote Lane and Paley Street. Paley Street sits on or near the B3024, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Paley Street, we cover Braywoodside (1 mile south-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile east), Stud Green (1 mile north-east) and White Waltham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles east).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (3.1 miles north) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
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