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Tapas Catering in Bledlow Ridge
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bledlow Ridge and the surrounding area.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Bledlow Ridge
Tapas for events in Bledlow Ridge
Bledlow Ridge is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your event is in the HP14 area, we can bring the pans to you. Bledlow Ridge is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bledlow Ridge to Oxford (about 17 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Paul. Nearby historic houses include West Wycombe Park House (2.9 miles south-east) and Hughenden Manor (4.2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Bledlow Ridge is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in HP14, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Windmill Lane, Ford's Close and Chinnor Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Bledlow Ridge, we cover Radnage (1 mile south-west), Rout's Green (1 mile north-west), Saunderton (1 mile east), Bennett End (1 mile south-west) and The City (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Wycombe Rural (2.1 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (5.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Bald Hill and Yoesden.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Horseshoes Inn (1 mile west)
Tapas catering in Bledlow Ridge, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and office parties and launches, serving padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Bledlow Ridge, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Bledlow Ridge (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Bledlow Ridge 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Who books tapas catering in Bledlow Ridge?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bledlow Ridge and Buckinghamshire:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 1 mile east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Bledlow Ridge
How far is Bledlow Ridge from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bledlow Ridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested 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