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Tapas Catering for Bledlow events
Planning tapas catering in Bledlow? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
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Bledlow: venues and local tips
Bledlow is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Bledlow and nearby villages. Bledlow is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 1.3 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bledlow, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in HP27, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Church End, Perry Lane and Perryfield Court or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Bledlow for tapas catering include Pitch Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile north-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Horsenden (1 mile north-east) and Henton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Lions Of Bledlow pub (within half a mile south-west)
Tapas catering in Bledlow, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include Serrano ham, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and welcome-drink canapés.
Near Bledlow, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Bledlow (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
FAQs for Bledlow
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Bledlow?
Princes Risborough station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bledlow.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Places near Bledlow
Other catering in Bledlow
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Planning tapas catering in Bledlow? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Bledlow?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bledlow
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Bledlow 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 and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- 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
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bledlow? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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