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Tapas Catering in Cryers Hill
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Cryers Hill and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Cryers Hill
Events we cater in Cryers Hill
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Cryers Hill and Buckinghamshire:
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Cryers Hill include Hughenden Manor (1.3 miles south-west) and West Wycombe Park House (3.3 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
About our tapas catering in Cryers Hill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s cocktail parties and tapas starters, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Cryers Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Cryers Hill (HP15)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cryers Hill
What else we do in Cryers Hill
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Cryers Hill until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Cryers Hill and across Buckinghamshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Cryers Hill questions
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Drinks receptions around Cryers Hill
Cryers Hill is about 2 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Cryers Hill, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Cryers Hill is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, High Wycombe station is about 2.4 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Cryers Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Cryers Hill is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Four Ashes Road, Cryers Hill Road and Cryers Hill Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Cryers Hill, we cover Four Ashes (1 mile south), Widmer End (1 mile east), Great Kingshill (1 mile north), Hughenden Valley (1 mile west) and Spurlands End (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south), Amersham (6 miles east), Beaconsfield (5 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eden (2.5 miles south) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Cryers Hill includes Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Cryers Hill include Pipers Corner School (0.6 miles north-west) and Sir William Ramsay School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (under half a mile north)
- 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