Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Piddington, Buckinghamshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Piddington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
Planning an event in Piddington?
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Piddington is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Piddington, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For launches and office parties and engagement parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Piddington, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Piddington (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Piddington
Piddington is about 4 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Piddington or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Piddington is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Piddington to Reading (about 15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Lawrence's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include West Wycombe Park House (1.1 miles east) and Hughenden Manor (3.2 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Piddington, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in HP14, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From King Street, Queen Street and Piddington Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Piddington for tapas catering include Wheeler End (1 mile south-west), Green End (1 mile north-west), Studley Green (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile south-west) and West Wycombe (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles east) and Wycombe Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Piddington includes Yoesden.
- Local pubs include The Brickmakers Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include West Wycombe Rural (0.5 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
What affects the price in Piddington
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
Piddington questions
Do you come out to small places like Piddington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Piddington close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Piddington
What else we do in Piddington
Occasions we cook for in Piddington
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 2.5 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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