Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Gerrards Cross
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Gerrards Cross.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Gerrards Cross
Tapas catering in Gerrards Cross, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and drinks reception canapés.
Around Gerrards Cross, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Gerrards Cross
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Gerrards Cross: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Gerrards Cross for guests?
Gerrards Cross has its own station: Gerrards Cross station.
Is Gerrards Cross close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Why choose tapas catering in Gerrards Cross?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, Gerrards Cross has its own station, Gerrards Cross station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Gerrards Cross until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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 set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Tapas for events in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Gerrards Cross and the surrounding area. Gerrards Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Gerrards Cross to Reading (about 20 miles away).
A picnic in Bulstrode Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St James Church.
Wherever your event is in SL9, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A40 and A413 close by, Gerrards Cross is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. We also cook at events in Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Gerrards Cross include Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Schools near Gerrards Cross include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Apple Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Also near Gerrards Cross
Also in Gerrards Cross
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
- 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