Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Coldmoorholme
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Coldmoorholme. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
Book tapas catering in Coldmoorholme
About our tapas catering in Coldmoorholme
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Popular choices include padrón peppers, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we are often booked for sharing boards for evening guests and anniversary parties.
In a rural spot like Coldmoorholme, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Coldmoorholme (SL8)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Why choose live paella in Coldmoorholme?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Coldmoorholme
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Receptions and parties in Coldmoorholme
Coldmoorholme is about 2 miles east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Coldmoorholme to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Coldmoorholme to Reading (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Coldmoorholme include Cliveden (2.2 miles south-east) and Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles south-west). 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 Bourne End station, about 0.6 miles south-east.
We cook at events all over the SL8 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Avenue, Marlow Road and Coldmoorholme Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Coldmoorholme, we cover Well End (1 mile north-east), Fern (1 mile north-west), Bourne End (1 mile east), Little Marlow (1 mile west) and Cores End (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (3.6 miles north) and Eden (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Coldmoorholme include Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Bourne End Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spade Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Coldmoorholme questions
Do you come out to small places like Coldmoorholme?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Coldmoorholme close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Coldmoorholme?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
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The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Coldmoorholme is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Coldmoorholme, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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