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Tapas Catering for Bradenham events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bradenham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Bradenham events
Events we cater in Bradenham
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Bradenham book us for events such as:
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Botolph, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
Tapas catering for your event in Bradenham
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and tapas and paella menus, serving Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Near Bradenham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Bradenham (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Bradenham 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 pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bradenham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
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Where we can cook in Bradenham
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Bradenham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bradenham
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Bradenham questions
Is Bradenham close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Botolph?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Bradenham: venues and local tips
Bradenham is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Bradenham will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bradenham to Reading (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Bradenham include West Wycombe Park House (1.8 miles south) and Hughenden Manor (2.4 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bradenham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Bradenham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP14, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Bradenham, we also cover Saunderton (1 mile north-west), West Wycombe (1 mile south), Green End (2 miles south-west), Bledlow Ridge (2 miles west) and Saunderton Lee (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (9 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (3.3 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Yoesden.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include West Wycombe Rural (1.7 miles south-west)
- 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