Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Mop End, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Mop End. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Mop End
Questions from Mop End
Which station should guests use for Mop End?
The closest is Amersham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Mop End?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Tapas catering in Mop End, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for office parties and launches and engagement parties.
Near Mop End, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Mop End (HP7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Mop End hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- The number of people
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For event organisers in Mop End
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Mop End is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell 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
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Mop End
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mop End and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
Historic buildings near Mop End often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Receptions and parties in Mop End
Mop End is about 3 miles west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Mop End and the surrounding area. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Mop End to Reading (20 miles away).
Historic houses near Mop End include Hughenden Manor (4.1 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity. Mop End is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Penn Street (1 mile south), Beamond End (1 mile west), Woodrow (1 mile south-east), Holmer Green (1 mile west) and Winchmore Hill (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles east) and Beaconsfield (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Great Missenden (2.3 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Mop End include Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Mop End include Holmer Green Senior School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Squirrel pub (0.8 miles south)
Places near Mop End
Other catering in Mop End
- 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