Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Broughton Crossing, Buckinghamshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Broughton Crossing and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Broughton Crossing
Tapas catering for your event in Broughton Crossing
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include padrón peppers, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for table tapas as a starter and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Broughton Crossing, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Broughton Crossing (HP22, HP20)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Broughton Crossing hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Broughton Crossing and across Buckinghamshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Your questions about tapas catering in Broughton Crossing
Do you come out to small places like Broughton Crossing?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Broughton Crossing?
Aylesbury station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
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 suggest a split based on your guests.
What else we do in Broughton Crossing
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Broughton Crossing? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables.
Serving boards and crockery.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
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 will put together a menu and price.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Broughton Crossing has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is 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 the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Broughton Crossing? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Broughton Crossing
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Who books tapas catering in Broughton Crossing?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
Tapas for events in Broughton Crossing
Broughton Crossing is about 1 mile east of Elmhurst, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Broughton Crossing, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Broughton Crossing, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 1.5 miles south-west. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broughton Crossing, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in HP22 and HP20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Erle Road, Chaff Road and Bobby Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Broughton Crossing for tapas catering include Burcott (1 mile north-east), Broughton (1 mile east), Bierton (1 mile north), Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west) and Bedgrove (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Friars Square (1.4 miles south-west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Broughton Crossing includes Haddington Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Broughton Crossing include Stocklake Park Community School (0.9 miles west) and Aylesbury Grammar School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dog House (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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