Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Jordans
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Jordans and across Buckinghamshire.
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Jordans events
Tapas catering in Jordans, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We’re often asked to cater tapas starters and evening sharing boards, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and tortilla española.
Near Jordans, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Jordans (HP9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Jordans
Jordans is about 2 miles east of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Jordans. Jordans is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Jordans, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Jordans, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the HP9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Green West Road, Seer Green Lane and Crutches Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chalfont St Giles (2 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles east), Chalfont Common (2 miles east) and Horn Hill (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (7 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (8 miles west), Amersham (4 miles north), Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west) and Wendover (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Chalfonts Community College (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Cricketers pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include British Defence Film Library (0.8 miles east)
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Jordans? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Your questions about tapas catering in Jordans
Which station should guests use for Jordans?
Seer Green & Jordans station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Perfect for your event in Jordans
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Jordans and Buckinghamshire:
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Seer Green & Jordans station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
More for events in Jordans
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Jordans is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Jordans, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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