Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Chesham Bois
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chesham Bois: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
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Tapas catering in Chesham Bois, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary parties and tapas before paella.
Around Chesham Bois, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Chesham Bois (HP6, HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. 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.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Chesham Bois
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Chesham Bois until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
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.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tapas for events in Chesham Bois
Chesham Bois is about 1 mile north of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Chesham Bois, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Chesham Bois is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Chesham Bois to Reading (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Chesham Bois include Chenies Manor House (3.2 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Amersham station, about 0.8 miles south. Chesham Bois is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in HP6 and HP5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Bois Lane, Green Lane and North Road. If your venue is just outside Chesham Bois, we also cover Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (1 mile south), Waterside (1 mile north), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (6 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chesham Bois include Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Dr Challoner's Grammar School (0.6 miles south) and Home Tuition Service (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Boot and Slipper pub (under half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
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Other catering in Chesham Bois
Chesham Bois: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Chesham Bois for guests?
The closest is Amersham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
- 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