Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering for Sunningdale events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sunningdale and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Sunningdale
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
About our tapas catering in Sunningdale
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Sunningdale. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and cocktail parties.
Tapas make a party in Sunningdale easy and sociable. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Sunningdale (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Sunningdale
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Sunningdale has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Tapas for events in Sunningdale
Sunningdale is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From the centre of Sunningdale to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Sunningdale is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. Our events stretch from Sunningdale to Guildford (11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (4.8 miles north) and Botleys Mansion (4.8 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity Church.
Anywhere in SL5, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the B383, Sunningdale is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Sunningdale for tapas catering include Broomhall (1 mile south-east), South Ascot (1 mile west), Brick Hill (2 miles south), Windlesham (2 miles south) and Chobham (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles north-west), Cookham (12 miles north) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Chobham Museum (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Sunningdale School (less than half a mile south) and Charters School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Belvedere Arms (0.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Sunningdale questions
What’s the nearest station to Sunningdale for guests?
Sunningdale station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Is Sunningdale close to London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Occasions we cook for in Sunningdale
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Guests travelling by rail: Sunningdale station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Sunningdale
Also in Sunningdale
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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