Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Woodrow
Looking for tapas catering in Woodrow? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Woodrow
About our tapas catering in Woodrow
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are albóndigas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and work receptions.
In a rural spot like Woodrow, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Woodrow (HP7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Tapas for events in Woodrow
Woodrow is about 2 miles south-west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Woodrow, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Woodrow is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Woodrow include Hughenden Manor (4.6 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Amersham station is about 2.1 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Woodrow, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across HP7 and the streets around it. Other places close to Woodrow for tapas catering include Penn Street (1 mile west), Mop End (1 mile north-west), Winchmore Hill (1 mile south), Coleshill (1 mile south-east) and Beamond End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (3 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Woodrow include Amersham Hall (1.5 miles east) and Holmer Green Senior School (2.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Woodrow
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Woodrow, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Woodrow
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Woodrow 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Questions from Woodrow
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Woodrow too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
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.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
More for events in Woodrow
- 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