Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Kingsey events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Kingsey.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Kingsey?
Tapas catering in Kingsey, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Kingsey. For tapas with a paella main course and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española and more.
Near Kingsey, 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.
- Area
- Kingsey (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Kingsey
Big or small, tapas work.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Kingsey stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Kingsey
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning tapas catering in Kingsey? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Tapas for events in Kingsey
Kingsey is about 2 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP17, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 1.4 miles away. Historic buildings near Kingsey frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Kingsey is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in HP17 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Risborough Road and Haddenham Road. Other places close to Kingsey for tapas catering include Towersey (1 mile south-west), Haddenham (1 mile north), Thame (2 miles west), Gibraltar (3 miles north) and Cuddington (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (14 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles east) and Elmhurst (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Thame Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Kingsey includes Snakemoor.
- Nearby, you will find The Rose & Thistle pub (0.8 miles north)
Kingsey: your questions answered
Is Kingsey too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater 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.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Why choose live paella in Kingsey?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Kingsey and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
More for events in Kingsey
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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