Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wooburn, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wooburn: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Wooburn
Tapas catering for your event in Wooburn
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we are frequently booked for engagement drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Wooburn, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Wooburn (HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Wooburn 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wooburn, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planning a tapas spread in Wooburn
Wooburn is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Wooburn, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wooburn. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wooburn to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (1.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bourne End station, about 0.9 miles west.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Town Lane, Butterfield and Fromer Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Wooburn for tapas catering include Hedsor (1 mile south), Berghers Hill (1 mile east), Wooburn Common (1 mile east), Wooburn Green (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (4 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (4 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.8 miles west) and Marlow Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Wooburn includes Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bourne End Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Old Bell pub (within half a mile north)
What affects the price in Wooburn
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Occasions we cook for in Wooburn
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Questions from Wooburn
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Wooburn from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
Towns and villages near Wooburn
Other catering in Wooburn
- 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