Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lee Gate, Buckinghamshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Lee Gate. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Lee Gate
FAQs for Lee Gate
We’re having a ceremony at Old Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Tapas catering in Lee Gate, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook padrón peppers, croquetas and tortilla española, and we are often booked for tapas before paella and table tapas as a starter.
Near Lee Gate, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Lee Gate (HP16)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
For event organisers in Lee Gate
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Lee Gate?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Wendover station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Should I cook it 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Also near Lee Gate
Also in Lee Gate
Lee Gate: venues and local tips
Lee Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Lee Gate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Lee Gate is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (2.2 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Old Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Lee Gate, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in HP16, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Furze Field Lane and Chesham Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Lee Gate, we cover Kingsash (1 mile west), Hunt's Green (1 mile south), Wendover Dean (1 mile west), Wendover (2 miles north-west) and Great Missenden (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (4 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (6 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Trenchard Museum (2.6 miles north) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Lee Gate includes Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
- Nearby schools include John Colet School (2.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Gate Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Step by step
When we arrive, 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. Sunset in Lee Gate is around 9:25pm in 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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