Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Asheridge, Buckinghamshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Asheridge and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Asheridge
What affects the price in Asheridge
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Asheridge, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are frequently asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and work receptions, serving tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near Asheridge, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Asheridge (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Asheridge
What else we do in Asheridge
Common questions in Asheridge
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Asheridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Asheridge is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or HP5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Perfect for your event in Asheridge
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Drinks receptions around Asheridge
Asheridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Asheridge or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Asheridge, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John's Church. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Asheridge, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Widmore Close and Braziers End or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Chartridge (1 mile south-west), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hawridge (1 mile north) and Pond Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Hawridge Court (1 mile north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Asheridge include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Schools near Asheridge include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Blue Ball pub (within half a mile west)
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Asheridge and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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