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Tapas Catering in Chisbridge Cross
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Chisbridge Cross. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Chisbridge Cross
About our tapas catering in Chisbridge Cross
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and engagement parties.
Near Chisbridge Cross, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Chisbridge Cross (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Drinks receptions around Chisbridge Cross
Chisbridge Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Chisbridge Cross and nearby villages. Chisbridge Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Chisbridge Cross include Harleyford Manor (2.8 miles south) and Greenlands (3.3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, Marlow station is about 2.9 miles away. Chisbridge Cross is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the SL7 postcode area. For events just outside Chisbridge Cross, we cover Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile south-east), Marlow Common (1 mile south-east), Bovingdon Green (1 mile south-east), Bockmer End (2 miles south) and Danesfield (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (15 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east).
A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Nearby places to Chisbridge Cross
What else we do in Chisbridge Cross
Your questions about tapas catering in Chisbridge Cross
Is Chisbridge Cross too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Chisbridge Cross for guests?
Marlow station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Chisbridge Cross has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- 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
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
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.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Chisbridge Cross
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chisbridge Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Chisbridge Cross often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Chisbridge Cross
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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