Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Butler's Cross, Buckinghamshire
Paella 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 Butler's Cross.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Butler's Cross events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to 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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How our tapas catering works in Butler's Cross
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re often asked to cater evening grazing and cocktail parties, serving tortilla española, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Butler's Cross, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Butler's Cross (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Butler's Cross
Other catering in Butler's Cross
Why choose tapas catering in Butler's Cross?
Big or small, tapas work.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Butler's Cross:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
For guests coming by train, Little Kimble station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
What affects the price in Butler's Cross
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Butler's Cross, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Your questions about tapas catering in Butler's Cross
Is Butler's Cross close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Butler's Cross?
The closest is Little Kimble station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Butler's Cross is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Butler's Cross
Butler's Cross is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Butler's Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Butler's Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Butler's Cross to Oxford (19 miles away).
Historic buildings near Butler's Cross frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Butler's Cross, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in HP17 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Ellesborough Road, Chalkshire Road and Wendover Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Chalkshire (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Butler's Cross include Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Russell Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Butler's Cross and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Butler's Cross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Butler's Cross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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