Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Shabbington events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Shabbington and across Buckinghamshire.
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Shabbington
How our tapas catering works in Shabbington
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We are frequently asked to cater cocktail parties and birthday drinks, with Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Shabbington, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Shabbington (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Shabbington until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Shabbington
Shabbington is about 3 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Shabbington. We cook in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shabbington to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (4.9 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene.
Anywhere in HP18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Limes Way, Old Bryers Close and Ickford Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Little Ickford (1 mile west), Ickford (1 mile west), North Weston (1 mile south-east), Draycott (1 mile south-west) and Albury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Schools near Shabbington include Lord Williams's School (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Fisherman Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
Where we can cook in Shabbington
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Your questions about tapas catering in Shabbington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Shabbington for guests?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Towns and villages near Shabbington
More for events in Shabbington
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shabbington, and we will put together a menu and price.
Who books tapas catering in Shabbington?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Shabbington, people book us for occasions like:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
If you are looking at a historic venue around Shabbington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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