Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Nether Winchendon, Buckinghamshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Nether Winchendon and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Nether Winchendon?
Why choose live paella in Nether Winchendon?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Nether Winchendon, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it’s birthday and anniversary parties and office parties and launches, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas and more.
Near Nether Winchendon, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Nether Winchendon (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
For event organisers in Nether Winchendon
Organising a club, school or community event in Nether Winchendon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nether Winchendon questions
Which station should guests use for Nether Winchendon?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Nicholas?
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.
Do you cater in Nether Winchendon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Nether Winchendon is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Nether Winchendon
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Planning a tapas spread in Nether Winchendon
Nether Winchendon is about 4 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Nether Winchendon and the surrounding area. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Nether Winchendon to Oxford (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.5 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Upper Winchendon (1 mile north-east), Ashendon (2 miles north-west), Wormstone (3 miles north-east), Waddesdon (3 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (13 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles east), Southcourt (5 miles east) and Princes Risborough (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (2.3 miles east) and St John's Hospital (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Nether Winchendon has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Tapas go out to the tables.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Other catering in Nether Winchendon
- 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