Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Woodside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woodside.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Woodside events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas catering in Woodside, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We are often asked to cater drinks reception canapés and drinks parties and receptions, with Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
Near Woodside, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Woodside (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Towns and villages near Woodside
Other catering in Woodside
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Woodside? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Occasions we cook for in Woodside
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Woodside and Windsor and Maidenhead:
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Parks such as Silwood Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Woodside has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Drinks receptions around Woodside
Woodside is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Woodside. We cover all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Woodside, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the SL4 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Woodside Road, Fydlers Close and Kiln Lane. For events just outside Woodside, we cover Plaistow Green (1 mile north-west), Brookside (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile south-east), Cranbourne (1 mile north) and The Village (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (7 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north-west) and Dedworth (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Papplewick School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose pub (under half a mile south-west)
Questions from Woodside
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Woodside for guests?
The closest is Ascot station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much does tapas catering cost in Woodside?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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