Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Rowsham events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Rowsham and across Buckinghamshire.
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Rowsham
Why choose tapas catering in Rowsham?
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Rowsham, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
For guests coming by train, Aylesbury station is about 3.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
Tapas catering in Rowsham, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and canapés with welcome drinks, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Near Rowsham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Rowsham (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Rowsham
Rowsham is about 3 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Rowsham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Rowsham is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Rowsham to Milton Keynes (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Rowsham include Ascott House (3.8 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Rowsham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Rowsham is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in HP22, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bennetts Lane and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Rowsham for tapas catering include Wingrave (1 mile north-east), Aston Abbotts (1 mile north), Bierton (2 miles south-west), Burcott (2 miles south) and Broughton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (3 miles south-west), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (3 miles south-west) and Southcourt (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolbec Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Tindal Centre (2.7 miles south-west).
- Local schools include MacIntyre School (1.5 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Rowsham
What else we do in Rowsham
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Rowsham has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Your questions about tapas catering in Rowsham
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Rowsham?
Aylesbury station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you come to Rowsham?
We do. Rowsham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
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’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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