Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Marlow Bottom: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Marlow Bottom
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
How our tapas catering works in Marlow Bottom
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re often asked to cater office parties and launches and drinks reception canapés, with Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Marlow Bottom, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Marlow Bottom hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Receptions and parties in Marlow Bottom
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Marlow Bottom and the surrounding area. Marlow Bottom is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Marlow Bottom to Reading (13 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Marlow Bottom, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Marlow Bottom include Harleyford Manor (2.8 miles south-west) and West Wycombe Park House (3.7 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Marlow Bottom is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in SL7, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Marlow Bottom, we cover Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
A little further out are Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Great Marlow School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Events we cater in Marlow Bottom
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Marlow Bottom, people book us for occasions like:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.5 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
Places near Marlow Bottom
More for events in Marlow Bottom
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Marlow Bottom has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send 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.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
FAQs for Marlow Bottom
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Marlow Bottom?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Marlow Bottom?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marlow Bottom? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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