Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Lower Cadsden
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lower Cadsden: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
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Common questions in Lower Cadsden
What’s the nearest station to Lower Cadsden for guests?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Tapas catering for your event in Lower Cadsden
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We are often asked to cater cocktail parties and tapas and paella menus, with gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and croquetas.
For a country party near Lower Cadsden, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Lower Cadsden (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Receptions and parties in Lower Cadsden
Lower Cadsden is about 6 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Lower Cadsden are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Lower Cadsden is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Monks Risborough station, about 0.9 miles west. If you are looking at a historic venue around Lower Cadsden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Lower Cadsden is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area. For events just outside Lower Cadsden, we cover Whiteleaf (1 mile south-west), Askett (1 mile north-west), Monks Risborough (1 mile west), Great Kimble (1 mile north) and Green Hailey (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Lower Cadsden includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lower Cadsden include Princes Risborough School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Lower Cadsden until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Lower Cadsden
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Who books tapas catering in Lower Cadsden?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
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What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Why choose live paella in Lower Cadsden?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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