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Tapas & canapé catering in Richings Park, Buckinghamshire
Looking for tapas catering in Richings Park? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Richings Park
About our tapas catering in Richings Park
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Popular choices include padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are frequently booked for sharing tapas starters and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Richings Park, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Richings Park (SL0)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Receptions and parties in Richings Park
Richings Park is about 3 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Richings Park, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Richings Park. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Leonard's. For guests coming by train, Richings Park has its own station, Iver station.
We cover events in every part of the SL0 postcode area. Local streets include Apsley Walk, Wellesley Avenue and Syke Ings; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Iver (1 mile north), Shreding Green (1 mile north-west), Langley (2 miles west), Middlegreen (2 miles west) and Iver Heath (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (15 miles north), Marlow (12 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles north), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north) and Windsor Castle (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Langley Grammar School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Tower Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Occasions we cook for in Richings Park
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Richings Park, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Historic houses near Richings Park include Frogmore House (4.2 miles south-west) and Windsor Castle (4.4 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Places near Richings Park
Also in Richings Park
Where we can cook in Richings Park
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Richings Park 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 the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Richings Park and across Buckinghamshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Richings Park
Do you come out to small places like Richings Park?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at St. Leonard's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
- 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