Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Holly Green
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Holly Green.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
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Tapas catering in Holly Green, 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 cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and birthday drinks.
For a country party near Holly Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Holly Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Holly Green?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Holly Green and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Occasions we cook for in Holly Green
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Princes Risborough station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Holly Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Holly Green for guests?
The closest is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Holly Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Towns and villages near Holly Green
What else we do in Holly Green
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Holly Green: venues and local tips
Holly Green is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Holly Green or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Holly Green is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Holly Green to Oxford (15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Holly Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Holly Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of HP27 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Holly Green, we also cover Pitch Green (1 mile south-east), Skittle Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile west), Henton (1 mile south-west) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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).
Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Peacock Country Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Holly Green until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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