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Tapas Catering in Worminghall
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Worminghall and the surrounding area.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Worminghall
Perfect for your event in Worminghall
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Worminghall, people book us for occasions like:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
Tapas catering in Worminghall, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For canapés with welcome drinks and table tapas as a starter, we can cook tortilla española, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Worminghall, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Worminghall (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Worminghall has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Common questions in Worminghall
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Worminghall close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you come to Worminghall?
Yes, we do. Worminghall is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Why choose live paella in Worminghall?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Towns and villages near Worminghall
Other catering in Worminghall
Worminghall: venues and local tips
Worminghall is about 5 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Worminghall are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Worminghall to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (3.8 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Worminghall often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
For tapas catering in HP18, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Clifden Road, Bishops Way and Silvermead; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Ickford (1 mile south-east), Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Draycott (2 miles south), Shabbington (2 miles south-east) and Tiddington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (11 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- 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