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Tapas Catering in Holmer Green
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Holmer Green: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering for Holmer Green events
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Holmer Green hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Holmer Green and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering in Holmer Green, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For drinks parties and receptions and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
Around Holmer Green, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Holmer Green (HP15)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Holmer Green
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
Historic buildings near Holmer Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
Receptions and parties in Holmer Green
Holmer Green is about 3 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Holmer Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Holmer Green include Hughenden Manor (2.8 miles west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.9 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 2.7 miles north. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Holmer Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the HP15 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Holmer Place, Parish Piece and Pond Approach. We also cook at events in Beamond End (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile east), Penn Street (2 miles east), Woodrow (2 miles east) and Penn (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (3 miles south-west), Chesham (5 miles north-east), Marlow (7 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles east) and Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eden (3.5 miles south-west) and Chiltern Hospital (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Holmer Green includes Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Holmer Green Junior School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Oak pub (within half a mile north)
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Holmer Green
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Holmer Green for guests?
Great Missenden station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Places near Holmer Green
What else we do in Holmer Green
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Holmer 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- 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