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Tapas & canapé catering in Lacey Green, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lacey Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Lacey Green
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Lacey Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Lacey Green, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We are often asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and engagement drinks, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Lacey Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Lacey Green (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Lacey Green
Lacey Green is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP27 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Lacey Green is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include West Wycombe Park House (3.8 miles south) and Hughenden Manor (3.9 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Saunderton station is about 1.5 miles away. Lacey Green is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in HP27, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Roundlands, Main Road and Eastlands. If your venue is just outside Lacey Green, we also cover Loosley Row (1 mile west), Saunderton Lee (1 mile south-west), Saunderton (1 mile south-west), Bradenham (2 miles south) and Bledlow Ridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (5 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Lacey Green include Princes Risborough School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Whip Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Lacey Green
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Common questions in Lacey Green
Is Lacey Green close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Lacey Green?
Saunderton station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cover Lacey Green?
We do. We cook at events in Lacey Green and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
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.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Occasions we cook for in Lacey Green
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Lacey Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Historic buildings near Lacey Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
What affects the price in Lacey Green
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lacey Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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