Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Saunderton
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Saunderton.
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Saunderton events
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Saunderton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in Saunderton
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and cocktail parties, with padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Saunderton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Saunderton (HP14)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Saunderton and the whole of Buckinghamshire
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Saunderton
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Saunderton
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
What affects the price in Saunderton
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Places near Saunderton
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Questions from Saunderton
Do you come out to small places like Saunderton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
For event organisers in Saunderton
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Saunderton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Saunderton: venues and local tips
Saunderton is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Saunderton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Saunderton. Saunderton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include West Wycombe Park House (2.6 miles south) and Hughenden Manor (3.4 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Saunderton is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Wycombe Road, Saunderton Vale and Chiltern View or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Saunderton Lee (1 mile north), Bledlow Ridge (1 mile west), Bradenham (1 mile south-east), Loosley Row (1 mile north) and Lacey Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Yoesden.
- Local pubs include The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include West Wycombe Rural (2.1 miles south)
- 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