Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Ilmer events
Planning tapas catering in Ilmer? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Ilmer events
Tapas catering for your event in Ilmer
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Ilmer. Whether it is office parties and launches and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas for your guests.
Near Ilmer, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Ilmer (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Ilmer
Tapas get people talking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near Ilmer frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Ilmer 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Ilmer
Also in Ilmer
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Common questions in Ilmer
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Ilmer for guests?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Do you cover Ilmer?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ilmer and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
Tapas go out to the tables.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Ilmer hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Ilmer
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Ilmer
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP27, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Ilmer is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Ilmer to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Monks Risborough station, about 2.5 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ilmer, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in HP27 is planned around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Ilmer, we also cover Longwick (1 mile south-east), Holly Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile east) and Pitch Green (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (10 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- 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