Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Penn Street, Buckinghamshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Penn Street and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Penn Street events
Tapas catering in Penn Street, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for welcome-drink canapés and table tapas as a starter.
Near Penn Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Penn Street (HP7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Penn Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Penn Street is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Penn Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Towns and villages near Penn Street
Other catering in Penn Street
Questions from Penn Street
Do you come out to small places like Penn Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Why choose tapas catering in Penn Street?
Big or small, tapas work.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Penn Street frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
Receptions and parties in Penn Street
Penn Street is about 3 miles south-west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Penn Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Amersham station is about 2.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Hughenden Manor (4.1 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Penn Street, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in HP7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Penn Street, we cover Woodrow (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile north), Beamond End (1 mile north-west), Winchmore Hill (1 mile south-east) and Coleshill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Great Missenden (2.7 miles north) and Amersham Hospital (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Penn Street includes Gomm's Wood.
- Local schools include Holmer Green Senior School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Squirrel pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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