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Tapas Catering in Hazlemere
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hazlemere and the surrounding area.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Hazlemere events
Events we cater in Hazlemere
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hazlemere book us for occasions like:
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, High Wycombe station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
Tapas catering for your event in Hazlemere
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and evening sharing boards, serving padrón peppers, tortilla española and croquetas.
For a party in a place like Hazlemere, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hazlemere (HP15)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Hazlemere?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hazlemere hosts choose us
- We cover Hazlemere and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Hazlemere is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Hazlemere? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Hazlemere: your questions answered
How far is Hazlemere from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Hazlemere: venues and local tips
Hazlemere is about 2 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Hazlemere are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Hazlemere include Hughenden Manor (2.1 miles west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.1 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Hazlemere is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in HP15 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Market Parade, Vine Close and Sycamore Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Hazlemere for tapas catering include Tylers Green (1 mile south-east), Widmer End (1 mile north-west), Four Ashes (1 mile west), Terriers (1 mile south-west) and Spurlands End (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find High Wycombe Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Eden (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hazlemere include Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Hazlemere include Hazlemere Church of England Combined School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hazlemere
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- 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