Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Bryant's Bottom events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bryant's Bottom. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Bryant's Bottom
Tapas catering in Bryant's Bottom, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. For sharing boards for evening guests and welcome-drink canapés, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Bryant's Bottom, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Bryant's Bottom (HP16)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Bryant's Bottom
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bryant's Bottom, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
Nearby historic houses include Hughenden Manor (2.8 miles south) and West Wycombe Park House (3.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
FAQs for Bryant's Bottom
What’s the nearest station to Bryant's Bottom for guests?
Great Missenden station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bryant's Bottom?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Bryant's Bottom until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Receptions and parties in Bryant's Bottom
Bryant's Bottom is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Bryant's Bottom are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Bryant's Bottom is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Speen Church (Baptist). For guests coming by train, Great Missenden station is about 2.6 miles away. Bryant's Bottom is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP16, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Stony Green (1 mile east), Upper North Dean (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile west), Lower North Dean (1 mile south) and Prestwood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Bryant's Bottom includes Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find King William IV Public House (0.8 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
- 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