Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire
Looking for tapas catering in Chalfont St Giles? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Chalfont St Giles?
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
About our tapas catering in Chalfont St Giles
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and office parties and launches, serving patatas bravas, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Around Chalfont St Giles, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Chalfont St Giles (HP8, HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Chalfont St Giles
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Chalfont St Giles, people book us for occasions like:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
Guests travelling by rail: Seer Green & Jordans station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Chalfont St Giles and the whole of Buckinghamshire
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Chalfont St Giles until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
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’ll put together a menu and price.
Questions from Chalfont St Giles
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Giles: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Planning a tapas spread in Chalfont St Giles
Chalfont St Giles is about 3 miles south of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Chalfont St Giles. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Chalfont St Giles to Reading (21 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chalfont St Giles, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Giles, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Chalfont St Giles is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the HP8 and HP9 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and Milton Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Chalfont Common (1 mile south-east), Jordans (2 miles south-west), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles south-east), Horn Hill (2 miles east) and Little Chalfont (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (8 miles west), Chesham (6 miles north), Marlow (9 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-west) and Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles south) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
- Local schools include The Chalfonts Community College (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Miltons Head pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include British Defence Film Library (1.2 miles south)
Towns and villages near Chalfont St Giles
Also in Chalfont St Giles
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
- 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