Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Winkfield, Windsor and Maidenhead
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Winkfield: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Winkfield
Tapas catering in Winkfield, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it’s evening sharing boards and table tapas as a starter, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
Near Winkfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Winkfield (SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Winkfield
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Winkfield, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ascot station, about 2.7 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
Winkfield: venues and local tips
Winkfield is about 3 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in SL4, we will come to your venue or garden. Winkfield is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Winkfield include St Leonard's Hill (2.7 miles north-east) and Dorney Court (4.3 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
For tapas catering in SL4, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, St Marys Lane and Pigeonhouse Lane or the roads around them. Winkfield is on the A330, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Plaistow Green (1 mile south-east), Cranbourne (1 mile east), Brookside (1 mile south-east), Woodside (2 miles south-east) and North Ascot (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (6 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north) and Dedworth (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Winkfield include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Lambrook (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Public House (within half a mile west)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Winkfield is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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 set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in Winkfield
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Your questions about tapas catering in Winkfield
How far is Winkfield from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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 big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Winkfield and across Windsor and Maidenhead
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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