Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ludgershall.
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Ludgershall
Tapas catering in Ludgershall, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Ludgershall. We’re often asked to cater engagement drinks and evening sharing boards, serving patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
Near Ludgershall, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Ludgershall (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The process
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 the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Ludgershall until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Ludgershall
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
What affects the price in Ludgershall
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Places near Ludgershall
Also in Ludgershall
Why choose tapas catering in Ludgershall?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
Ludgershall: venues and local tips
Ludgershall is about 6 miles south-east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Ludgershall or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ludgershall to Oxford (11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (3.1 miles south-west) and Waddesdon Manor (4.5 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in HP18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Salters Lane and Bicester Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Ludgershall for tapas catering include Piddington (1 mile west), Brill (2 miles south), Grendon Underwood (2 miles north-east), Blackthorn (3 miles north-west) and Edgcott (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (10 miles east), Buckingham (10 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (13 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Ludgershall includes Upper Ray Meadows.
Ludgershall: your questions answered
Is Ludgershall too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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 picture if you are not sure.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Ludgershall hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price And 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