Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Booker events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Booker: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering for Booker events
Tapas catering for your event in Booker
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and anniversary parties.
For a party in a place like Booker, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Booker (HP12, HP11, SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Booker until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Who books tapas catering in Booker?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Christ the Servant King, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Receptions and parties in Booker
Booker is about 2 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Booker and the surrounding area. Booker is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Booker include West Wycombe Park House (1.6 miles north) and Hughenden Manor (2.5 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, High Wycombe station is about 2.1 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Booker, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in HP12, HP11 and SL7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Ash Road, New Road and Horns Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Clayhill (1 mile south-west), High Wycombe (2 miles east), Downley (2 miles north), Terriers (3 miles north-east) and Totteridge (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles south), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find High Wycombe Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Eden (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Booker include Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Cressex Community School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Squirrel pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include West Wycombe Rural (2.4 miles north-west)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Booker: your questions answered
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’s the nearest station to Booker for guests?
High Wycombe station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Booker.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Nearby places to Booker
More for events in Booker
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Booker and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fast service from the pan
- 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