Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Nash Lee events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Nash Lee.
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Nash Lee
How the day works
On the day, 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 we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Nash Lee until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our tapas catering works in Nash Lee
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For birthday and anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook tortilla española, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Nash Lee, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Nash Lee (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Nash Lee hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Nash Lee
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Nash Lee
Is Nash Lee too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Nash Lee for guests?
Stoke Mandeville station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
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, timed around your event.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Events we cater in Nash Lee
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Nash Lee book us for events such as:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic buildings near Nash Lee frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Receptions and parties in Nash Lee
Nash Lee is about 4 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Nash Lee will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Nash Lee is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 19 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Stoke Mandeville station, about 1.4 miles north. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Nash Lee, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in HP17, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Nash Lee for tapas catering include Terrick (1 mile south), Chalkshire (1 mile south), North Lee (1 mile north-west), Butler's Cross (1 mile south) and Ellesborough (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (1.5 miles south-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Nash Lee includes Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Russell Arms (0.8 miles south)
Towns and villages near Nash Lee
Also in Nash Lee
- 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