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Tapas Catering for Chinnor events
Looking for tapas catering in Chinnor? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
Book tapas catering in Chinnor
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas catering in Chinnor, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s canapés with welcome drinks and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo and more.
For a party in a place like Chinnor, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Chinnor stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Chinnor and across Oxfordshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Tapas for events in Chinnor
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Chinnor, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chinnor. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Historic houses near Chinnor include Adwell House (3.6 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Chinnor is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in OX39 is planned around your venue. From Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Chinnor for tapas catering include Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (under half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Chinnor
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.
Is Chinnor close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
Planning tapas catering in Chinnor? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Where we can cook in Chinnor
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Places near Chinnor
Also in Chinnor
- 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