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Tapas & canapé catering in Upton, Slough
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Upton.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Upton
Planning a tapas spread in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. From the centre of Upton to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Upton is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Historic buildings near Upton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Slough station is about 0.6 miles away.
Here we cover the SL1, SL3 and SL2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or the roads around them. Upton sits on or near the M4 and A332, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Upton for tapas catering include Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Upton include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Upton include Long Close School (less than half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
About our tapas catering in Upton
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course, serving albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
For a party in a place like Upton, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Towns and villages near Upton
What else we do in Upton
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Upton until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Upton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Upton: your questions answered
Is Upton close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Laurence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Perfect for your event in Upton
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Windsor Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Frogmore House (2 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
- 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