Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Speen, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Speen: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Speen
Tapas catering in Speen, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include padrón peppers, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and drinks parties and receptions.
In a rural spot like Speen, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Speen (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Speen
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Speen, people book us for events such as:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Guests travelling by rail: Saunderton station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Speen 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.
- Tell 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Speen: venues and local tips
Speen is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Speen, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Speen to Reading (19 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Speen Church (Baptist). Historic houses near Speen include Hughenden Manor (3.1 miles south) and West Wycombe Park House (3.6 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Speen, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in HP27, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From St Peters Close, Studridge Lane and Chapel Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Upper North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile east), Walter's Ash (1 mile south), Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east) and Stony Green (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.4 miles east) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north)
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Speen? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Speen hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Speen
We’re having a ceremony at Speen Church (Baptist): can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Speen for guests?
Saunderton station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Where we can cook in Speen
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
What affects the price in Speen
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning tapas catering in Speen? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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