Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Denham
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Denham and across Buckinghamshire.
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Denham
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Tapas catering in Denham, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and table tapas as a starter, with gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
Near Denham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Denham (UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Denham and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
FAQs for Denham
Is Denham close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come to Denham?
Yes, we do. Denham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Nearby places to Denham
What else we do in Denham
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Denham stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in Denham
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (2.5 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
Planning a tapas spread in Denham
Denham is about 3 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Denham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Denham. Denham is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Denham station, about 0.7 miles north.
Anywhere in UB9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Denham Way, Baconsmead and Ash Mead Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in New Denham (1 mile south-east), South Harefield (2 miles north), Newyears Green (2 miles north-east), Uxbridge (2 miles south-east) and Ickenham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (12 miles west), Chesham (11 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles west), Amersham (9 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.8 miles south-east) and Harefield Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Denham include Kingcup Meadows and Oldhouse Wood and Horse Shoe Bay.
- Local schools include Vyners School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The King pub (within half a mile north-west)
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning tapas catering in Denham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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