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Tapas & canapé catering in Chilton, Buckinghamshire
Looking for tapas catering in Chilton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Chilton
Tapas catering in Chilton, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and launches and office parties, with Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near Chilton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Chilton (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Chilton?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In Chilton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share.
Add a live paella main.
Chilton: your questions answered
Is Chilton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Other catering in Chilton
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Chilton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Chilton: venues and local tips
Chilton is about 4 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Chilton. Chilton is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (4.2 miles north-east) and Boarstall Tower (4.4 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Chilton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in HP18, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Thame Road, Chapel Lane and Princes Close. If your venue is just outside Chilton, we also cover Easington (1 mile south), Shabbington (3 miles south-west), Little Ickford (3 miles south-west), Ickford (3 miles south-west) and North Weston (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (8 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (8 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3.4 miles south) and Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Poacher's Pocket pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Why choose live paella in Chilton?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Chilton
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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