Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Marlow events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Marlow.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Marlow?
Tapas catering for your event in Marlow
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are patatas bravas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and evening grazing.
In a town like Marlow, tapas suit garden parties, hall parties and receptions. We need a small area to finish hot tapas. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Marlow
We are having a ceremony at Congregational Church: 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. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Marlow?
Marlow has its own station: Marlow station.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Marlow?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Marlow. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Marlow stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Marlow? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Marlow
They work for any size of event.
In Marlow and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: Marlow station is in Marlow itself.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning a tapas spread in Marlow
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Marlow, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Marlow to Reading (about 12 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Marlow, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (2 miles south-west) and Cliveden (3.8 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in SL7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Marlow is on the A404 and B482, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Marlow for tapas catering include Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Buckinghamshire, Marlow has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Marlow includes Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Marlow include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Butcher's Tap (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Marlow
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Marlow
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- 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