Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Meadle, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Meadle: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Meadle
About our tapas catering in Meadle
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For tapas before paella and evening grazing, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a country party near Meadle, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Meadle (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning a tapas spread in Meadle
Meadle is about 2 miles north of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP17, we can bring the pans to you. Meadle is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Owlswick Chapel. Historic buildings near Meadle frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Meadle is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in HP17, we plan around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Askett (1 mile south-east), Monks Risborough (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile west), Great Kimble (1 mile east) and Alscot (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.2 miles east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The White Cross pub (0.8 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Meadle
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Meadle hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Meadle
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: Monks Risborough station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Meadle
What else we do in Meadle
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Meadle until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Meadle? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
FAQs for Meadle
Is Meadle too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Meadle from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
- 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