Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wooburn Common, Buckinghamshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Wooburn Common and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Wooburn Common
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables.
Serving boards and crockery.
Tapas catering in Wooburn Common, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and engagement parties, serving croquetas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Wooburn Common, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Wooburn Common (HP10)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Wooburn Common
How far is Wooburn Common from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Paul?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where we can cook in Wooburn Common
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Wooburn Common 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Wooburn Common
Wooburn Common is about 2 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Wooburn Common will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Wooburn Common is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Wooburn Common frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in HP10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Green Common Lane and Wooburn Common Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Berghers Hill (1 mile west), Hedsor (1 mile south-west), Wooburn (1 mile west), Littleworth Corner (1 mile south-east) and Wooburn Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (5 miles north-west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (5 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (5 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find High Wycombe Castle (4.9 miles north-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Bourne End Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Standard pub (less than half a mile south-west)
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What affects the price in Wooburn Common
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Wooburn Common
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Wooburn Common, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: Bourne End station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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