Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Ashley Green, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ashley Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Ashley Green
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Tapas catering in Ashley Green, cooked live
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For engagement parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook croquetas, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Ashley Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Ashley Green (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Ashley Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Ashley Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, 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.
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How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Ashley Green 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Ashley Green: venues and local tips
Ashley Green is in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Ashley Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ashley Green. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ashley Green to Milton Keynes (about 22 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Ashley Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashley Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in HP5, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Snowhill Cottages, Chesham Road and Hog Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lye Green (1 mile south), Orchard Leigh (1 mile south-east), Botley (2 miles south) and Tyler's Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (5 miles east) and Hawridge Court (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Ashley Green includes Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Local pubs include The Golden Eagle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashley Green
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Ashley Green?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Berkhamsted station, about 2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- 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