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Tapas Catering for Chalfont Common events
Planning tapas catering in Chalfont Common? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Chalfont Common
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tapas catering for your event in Chalfont Common
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it’s sharing boards for evening guests and tapas with a paella main course, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Chalfont Common, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Chalfont Common (SL9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Where we can cook in Chalfont Common
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Chalfont Common has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Drinks receptions around Chalfont Common
Chalfont Common is about 1 mile north of Chalfont St Peter, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in SL9, we can cook for your guests. Chalfont Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chalfont Common to London (21 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chalfont Common, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Paul's.
Wherever your event is in SL9, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Chesham Lane, Monument Lane and Mid Cross Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Horn Hill (1 mile east), Chalfont St Peter (1 mile south) and Chalfont St Giles (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (8 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (10 miles west), Amersham (4 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (4 miles west) and Princes Risborough (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Pynesfield Lake and Long Grove Wood.
- Schools near Chalfont Common include The Chalfonts Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Waggon & Horses pub (0.6 miles south)
- Local facilities include British Defence Film Library (1.2 miles south-west) and Maple Cross and Mill End (2.7 miles east)
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Towns and villages near Chalfont Common
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Events we cater in Chalfont Common
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Chalfont Common, people book us for events such as:
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Gerrards Cross station, about 2.2 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Chalfont Common questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Chalfont Common?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
- 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