Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cores End, Buckinghamshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cores End and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Cores End
Questions from Cores End
Is Cores End too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Cores End United Reformed Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Tapas catering in Cores End, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and drinks parties and receptions.
Near Cores End, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Cores End (SL8, HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Receptions and parties in Cores End
Cores End is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Across the SL8 area, we can cook for your guests. Cores End is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Cores End to Reading (about 15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Cores End United Reformed Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (1.5 miles south) and Harleyford Manor (5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
For tapas catering in SL8 and HP10, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Cores End Road, Frank Lunnon Close and Elms Drive, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Cores End for tapas catering include Bourne End (1 mile west), Well End (1 mile north-west), Coldmoorholme (1 mile west), Fern (1 mile north-west) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (3 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.3 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cores End include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Wye Valley School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Heart In Hand pub (under half a mile north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Perfect for your event in Cores End
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Cores End, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Bourne End station is in Cores End itself.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Cores End is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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