Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Amersham on the Hill
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Amersham on the Hill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Amersham on the Hill events
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
How our tapas catering works in Amersham on the Hill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for engagement parties and tapas and paella menus.
In Amersham on the Hill, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Amersham on the Hill (HP6, HP7, HP8)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- We cover Amersham on the Hill and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Questions from Amersham on the Hill
Which station should guests use for Amersham on the Hill?
Amersham station, in Amersham on the Hill itself.
Is Amersham on the Hill close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater in Amersham on the Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Amersham on the Hill. To check your date, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Who books tapas catering in Amersham on the Hill?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Amersham on the Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
What affects the price in Amersham on the Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Amersham on the Hill stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Amersham on the Hill
Amersham on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Amersham on the Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Amersham on the Hill to Reading (about 22 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St. Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Amersham on the Hill has its own station, Amersham station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Amersham on the Hill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the HP6, HP7 and HP8 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From The Avenue, Hyrons Lane and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A416 and A4154 close by, Amersham on the Hill is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. For events just outside Amersham on the Hill, we cover Amersham (1 mile east), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (2 miles north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Woodrow (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Great Missenden (3.7 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Home Tuition Service (less than half a mile east) and Woodside Junior School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Boot and Slipper pub (within half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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