Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Watermead, Buckinghamshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Watermead and across Buckinghamshire.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Watermead
Tapas catering in Watermead, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Watermead. For canapés with welcome drinks and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook tortilla española, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a party in a place like Watermead, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Watermead (HP19, HP20, HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning a tapas spread in Watermead
Watermead is about 1 mile north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Watermead, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 14 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Watermead, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 1.4 miles south. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Watermead, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in HP19, HP20 and HP22, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Farnley Road, Verwood Road and Cannock Road or the roads around them. Watermead is on the A4157, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Elmhurst (1 mile south), New Zealand (1 mile south-west), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile south-west), Aylesbury (1 mile south) and Queens Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (8 miles south) and Haddenham (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tindal Centre (0.7 miles south) and Friars Square (1.2 miles south).
- Schools near Watermead include Stocklake Park Community School (0.9 miles south) and Aylesbury Grammar School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Watermead Inn (within half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Occasions we cook for in Watermead
Tapas are sociable food.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Watermead, people book us for events such as:
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Watermead until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Watermead
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Watermead? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Nearby places to Watermead
What else we do in Watermead
FAQs for Watermead
We are having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater 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.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to Watermead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Watermead is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
- 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