Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cuddington, Buckinghamshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cuddington and the surrounding area.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Cuddington
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Tapas catering in Cuddington, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Cuddington, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Cuddington (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Cuddington
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Drinks receptions around Cuddington
Cuddington is about 4 miles north-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Cuddington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.7 miles south. Historic houses near Cuddington include Waddesdon Manor (3.3 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Spurt Street, Aylesbury Road and Holly Tree Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gibraltar (1 mile east), Chearsley (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Long Crendon (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles north-east) and Southcourt (5 miles east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (1.7 miles east) and St John's Hospital (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Cuddington
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Cuddington and across Buckinghamshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Cuddington stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Cuddington
How far is Cuddington from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Occasions we cook for in Cuddington
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- 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