Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Baker's Wood
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Baker's Wood. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Baker's Wood
How our tapas catering works in Baker's Wood
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For office parties and launches and tapas before paella, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española and more.
For a country party near Baker's Wood, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Baker's Wood (UB9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Receptions and parties in Baker's Wood
Baker's Wood is about 4 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Across the UB9 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Baker's Wood include Ickenham Hall (3.4 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Here we cover the UB9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Bakers Wood, Redhill and Broken Gate Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Higher Denham (1 mile north), Tatling End (1 mile west), Rush Green (1 mile south), Gerrards Cross (2 miles west) and Fulmer (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (11 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north-west), Marlow (11 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Pavilions (2.4 miles south-east) and Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Horse Shoe Bay and Kingcup Meadows and Oldhouse Wood.
- Local pubs include Toby Carvery pub (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Also near Baker's Wood
Other catering in Baker's Wood
Why choose live paella in Baker's Wood?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Baker's Wood
Which station should guests use for Baker's Wood?
Denham Golf Club station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Baker's Wood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you come to Baker's Wood?
Yes, we do. Baker's Wood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Baker's Wood stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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