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Tapas & canapé catering in Botley, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Botley.
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Botley
Tapas catering for your event in Botley
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Botley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Botley (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Botley
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Botley and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Botley
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Botley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as St George's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Botley 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.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Tapas for events in Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Botley will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 24 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Amersham station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Chenies Manor House (3.1 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Botley is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre or the roads around them. Other places close to Botley for tapas catering include Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Ashley Green (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
A little further out are Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Botley includes Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chesham Grammar School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (within half a mile east)
Questions from Botley
Do you cater 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.
Which station should guests use for Botley?
Amersham station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Towns and villages near Botley
Other catering in Botley
- 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