Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Upton, Buckinghamshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Upton and across Buckinghamshire.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Upton
Why choose live paella in Upton?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Upton and across Buckinghamshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Tapas catering for your event in Upton
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. For table tapas as a starter and launches and office parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
Near Upton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Area
- Upton (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Places near Upton
What else we do in Upton
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Upton: venues and local tips
Upton is about 3 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Upton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Upton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Upton to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station is about 2.5 miles away. Historic houses near Upton include Waddesdon Manor (3.9 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Upton is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Homestead Close, Lower Farm Gate and Upton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dinton (1 mile south-west), Ford (1 mile south), Sedrup (2 miles east), Bishopstone (2 miles east) and Walton Court (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (3 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.2 miles north-east) and St John's Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Upton include Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Upton is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Upton? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Questions from Upton
Is Upton close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Upton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Perfect for your event in Upton
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Upton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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