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Tapas & canapé catering in Quarrendon Estate, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Quarrendon Estate: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Quarrendon Estate
Who books tapas catering in Quarrendon Estate?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (4.8 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
Tapas catering for your event in Quarrendon Estate
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and tapas and paella menus, serving patatas bravas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
In Quarrendon Estate, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Quarrendon Estate (HP19, HP20)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Quarrendon Estate
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Planning a tapas spread in Quarrendon Estate
Quarrendon Estate is about 1 mile north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Quarrendon Estate. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter's. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Quarrendon Estate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Quarrendon Estate is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the HP19 and HP20 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Lay Road, Abbey Road and Weedon Road. If your venue is just outside Quarrendon Estate, we also cover New Zealand (1 mile east), Haydon Hill (1 mile west), Aylesbury (1 mile south-east), Fairford Leys (1 mile south-west) and Elmhurst (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (0.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School (less than half a mile south-east) and Buckinghamshire UTC (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The New Zealand pub (0.6 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Quarrendon Estate until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Quarrendon Estate? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Quarrendon Estate: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Quarrendon Estate for guests?
The closest is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you cover Quarrendon Estate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Quarrendon Estate is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
- 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