Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bisham, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bisham.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Bisham
How our tapas catering works in Bisham
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas starters and drinks reception canapés.
For a country party near Bisham, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Bisham (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Drinks receptions around Bisham
Bisham is about 1 mile south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Across the SL7 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bisham to Reading (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Marlow station, about 1 mile north. If you are looking at a historic venue around Bisham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL7. Whether your event is on Bisham Court, Marlow Road and Vansittart Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Temple (1 mile south-west), Marlow (1 mile north), Cookham Dean (1 mile east), Pinkneys Green (2 miles south) and Cookham (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (5 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Museum (0.7 miles north) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (less than half a mile north)
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Who books tapas catering in Bisham?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bisham, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bisham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Why choose live paella in Bisham?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Bisham hosts choose us
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Bisham
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Bisham is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Nearby places to Bisham
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Common questions in Bisham
Which station should guests use for Bisham?
Marlow station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
How much does tapas catering cost in Bisham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
- 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