Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Princes Risborough events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Princes Risborough: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Princes Risborough?
Why choose live paella in Princes Risborough?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Princes Risborough hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Princes Risborough, made fresh on the day
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. Whether it is birthday drinks and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
In Princes Risborough, tapas work at home or in a local hall. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Princes Risborough (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Princes Risborough
What’s the nearest station to Princes Risborough for guests?
The closest is Princes Risborough station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is Princes Risborough close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Receptions and parties in Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough is about 6 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Princes Risborough, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Teresa's Church. Princes Risborough is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across HP27. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Malthouse Square and Station Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A4010 and A4129, Princes Risborough is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Princes Risborough for tapas catering include Alscot (1 mile north-west), Monks Risborough (1 mile north), Whiteleaf (1 mile north-east), Horsenden (1 mile west) and Askett (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (7 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.9 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (5.3 miles north). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Princes Risborough include Princes Risborough Primary School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Princes Risborough is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Occasions we cook for in Princes Risborough
Tapas are sociable food.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Princes Risborough, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
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About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Princes Risborough? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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