Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Skittle Green, Buckinghamshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Skittle Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
Planning an event in Skittle Green?
Tapas catering in Skittle Green, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is engagement parties and work receptions, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas and more.
Near Skittle Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Skittle Green
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Skittle Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Skittle Green to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Skittle Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Skittle Green is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in HP27 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Chinnor Road and Skittle Green or the roads around them. Other places close to Skittle Green for tapas catering include Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Lions Of Bledlow pub (0.5 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Who books tapas catering in Skittle Green?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Skittle Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 1.7 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
What affects the price in Skittle Green
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Places near Skittle Green
Other catering in Skittle Green
For event organisers in Skittle Green
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Skittle Green until about 9:25pm, 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 and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Your questions about tapas catering in Skittle Green
Do you come out to small places like Skittle Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much does tapas catering cost in Skittle Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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