Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas Catering for The Village events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in The Village. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near The Village
Tapas catering in The Village, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are Serrano ham, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for anniversary parties and tapas starters.
In a rural spot like The Village, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- The Village (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why The Village hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Also near The Village
Also in The Village
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in The Village until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for 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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How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
The Village: venues and local tips
The Village is about 2 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For an event in The Village, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. The Village is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around The Village, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near The Village include St Leonard's Hill (1.7 miles north) and Frogmore House (2.8 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across the SL4 postcode area and the streets around it. From Sheet Street Road and Forest Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside The Village, we also cover Cranbourne (1 mile west), Woodside (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (2 miles west), Cheapside (2 miles south) and Brookside (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (7 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles south-west), Cookham (9 miles north-west), Furze Platt (8 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (2.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in The Village
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for around The Village:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
For guests coming by train, Windsor & Eton Central station is about 3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Common questions in The Village
What’s the nearest station to The Village for guests?
Windsor & Eton Central station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Windsor Great Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
For event organisers in The Village
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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