Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in South Heath
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in South Heath.
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
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How our tapas catering works in South Heath
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. On the menu are patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and drinks parties and receptions.
In a rural spot like South Heath, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- South Heath (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in South Heath 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 hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in South Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning a tapas spread in South Heath
South Heath is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP16, we will come to your venue or garden. South Heath is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from South Heath to Reading (22 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's. Guests travelling by rail: Great Missenden station is about 1.2 miles away. South Heath is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in HP16, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Meadow Lane, Lappetts Lane and Wood Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside South Heath, we also cover Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Ballinger Common (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile east), Lee Common (1 mile north) and Chartridge (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (6 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Great Missenden (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near South Heath include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Missenden Abbey Adult Education College (1 mile south-west) and The Misbourne School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Annie Baileys pub (under half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
South Heath: your questions answered
How far is South Heath from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater 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.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Towns and villages near South Heath
What else we do in South Heath
Why choose live paella in South Heath?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in South Heath
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic houses near South Heath include Cholesbury Manor House (3.4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- 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