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Tapas & canapé catering in Pitchcott, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pitchcott: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Pitchcott
About our tapas catering in Pitchcott
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and evening sharing boards.
Near Pitchcott, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Pitchcott (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Pitchcott is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Pitchcott
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas for events in Pitchcott
Pitchcott is about 4 miles north of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Pitchcott, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Pitchcott to Milton Keynes (about 12 miles away).
Historic buildings near Pitchcott often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Pitchcott include Waddesdon Manor (3.7 miles south-west) and Claydon House (4.7 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in HP22, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Pitchcott for tapas catering include Oving (1 mile north-east), North Marston (1 mile north), Whitchurch (2 miles east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Weedon (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (5 miles south-east), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (5 miles south-east), Southcourt (6 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bolbec Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Black Boy pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Your questions about tapas catering in Pitchcott
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Giles?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Pitchcott?
The closest is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cover Pitchcott?
We do. Pitchcott is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Why choose live paella in Pitchcott?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Pitchcott and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Pitchcott? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What affects the price in Pitchcott
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Also in Pitchcott
- 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