Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Brill events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brill: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Brill
How our tapas catering works in Brill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include work receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, serving Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Brill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Brill (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Who books tapas catering in Brill?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Brill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (1.9 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
Why choose live paella in Brill?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Brill hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Common questions in Brill
Do you come out to small places like Brill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Brill close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater in Brill?
We do. We cook at events in Brill and across Buckinghamshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brill
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Brill has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Drinks receptions around Brill
Brill is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Brill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Brill. Brill is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brill to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as United Reformed Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of HP18 and the streets around it. From High Street, The Square and Brae Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Brill, we also cover Little London (1 mile south-west), Oakley (1 mile south-west), Piddington (2 miles north), Ludgershall (2 miles north) and Blackthorn (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles east), Buckingham (13 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles east).
Open spaces near Brill include Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-east)
More for events in Brill
- 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