Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering in Taplow
Looking for tapas catering in Taplow? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Taplow events
How our tapas catering works in Taplow
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and birthday drinks, serving Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Near Taplow, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Taplow (SL6)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Taplow
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Nearby places to Taplow
More for events in Taplow
Common questions in Taplow
Is Taplow too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicolas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. See all areas.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it’s light in Taplow until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Taplow, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tapas for events in Taplow
Taplow is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For an event in Taplow, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Taplow. Taplow is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. Our events stretch from Taplow to Reading (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (1.8 miles north) and Dorney Court (2.2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Taplow, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cook at events all over the SL6 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Rectory Road and Hill Farm Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Taplow, we cover Hitchambury (1 mile north-east), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (2 miles south-east) and Bray (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Windsor (4 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south-west), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (4 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south) and South Ascot (9 miles south).
A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles west). Not far away are The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Oak and Saw pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Events we cater in Taplow
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
A picnic in Braywick Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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