Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Prestwood events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Prestwood: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Prestwood
How our tapas catering works in Prestwood
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it is engagement drinks and birthday drinks, we can cook albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers for your guests.
Around Prestwood, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Prestwood (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Perfect for your event in Prestwood
Tapas get people talking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Prestwood, people book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
Questions from Prestwood
How far is Prestwood from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Places near Prestwood
Other catering in Prestwood
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Prestwood, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Where we can cook in Prestwood
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Tapas for events in Prestwood
Prestwood is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Prestwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Great Missenden station is about 1.2 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Prestwood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Prestwood is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across HP16 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Honor Road and Gryms Dyke; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Stony Green (1 mile south-west), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile west), Great Kingshill (2 miles south), Little Kingshill (2 miles south-east) and Upper North Dean (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (5 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (6 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1.3 miles east) and Great Missenden (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Prestwood include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Schools near Prestwood include Misbourne School (1.4 miles east) and Missenden Abbey Adult Education College (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Travellers Rest pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How it works
When we arrive, 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 the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Prestwood 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, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Prestwood hosts choose us
- Events in Prestwood and across Buckinghamshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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