Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Forty Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Forty Green
About our tapas catering in Forty Green
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Forty Green. Typical bookings include evening grazing and drinks parties and receptions, serving Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Forty Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Forty Green
Is Forty Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you come to Forty Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Forty Green is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Forty Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Forty Green has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Forty Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why choose tapas catering in Forty Green?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Forty Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
Historic houses near Forty Green include Adwell House (4.8 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
Towns and villages near Forty Green
Other catering in Forty Green
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Forty Green
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning a tapas spread in Forty Green
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Forty Green to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Forty Green is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Forty Green to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 2.3 miles east. If you are looking at a historic venue around Forty Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Forty Green is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in HP27, we can bring tapas catering to you. For events just outside Forty Green, we cover Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Peacock Country Inn (within half a mile south-west)
- 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