Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Spurlands End, Buckinghamshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Spurlands End. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Spurlands End
Tapas catering in Spurlands End, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, croquetas and padrón peppers and more.
In a rural spot like Spurlands End, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Spurlands End (HP15)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Spurlands End and across Buckinghamshire
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Spurlands End
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Spurlands End until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
For event organisers in Spurlands End
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Nearby places to Spurlands End
More for events in Spurlands End
Who books tapas catering in Spurlands End?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you are celebrating in Spurlands End, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Hughenden Manor (2.5 miles south-west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Spurlands End: venues and local tips
Spurlands End is about 3 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Spurlands End and the surrounding area. Spurlands End is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Spurlands End to Reading (19 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd. For guests coming by train, Great Missenden station is about 2.3 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Spurlands End, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in HP15, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Widmer End (1 mile south-west), Great Kingshill (1 mile west), Cryers Hill (1 mile west), Little Kingshill (1 mile north) and Hazlemere (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (3 miles south-west), Chesham (5 miles north-east), Marlow (7 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles east) and Beaconsfield (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eden (3.4 miles south-west) and Great Missenden (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Holmer Green Senior School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Questions from Spurlands End
How far is Spurlands End from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
- 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