Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Bovingdon Green
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 Bovingdon Green.
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Bovingdon Green events
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
How our tapas catering works in Bovingdon Green
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We are often asked to cater sharing tapas starters and work receptions, with tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Bovingdon Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Bovingdon Green (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas for events in Bovingdon Green
Bovingdon Green is about 1 mile west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Bovingdon Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bovingdon Green. Bovingdon Green is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bovingdon Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Congregational Church. Bovingdon Green is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in SL7, we plan around your venue. For events just outside Bovingdon Green, we cover Marlow Common (1 mile west), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (2 miles south-west) and Bockmer End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (1.4 miles east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bovingdon Green include Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Bovingdon Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Bovingdon Green
Do you come out to small places like Bovingdon Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
For event organisers in Bovingdon Green
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Bovingdon Green is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Bovingdon Green hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
Also near Bovingdon Green
More for events in Bovingdon Green
- 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