Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Looking for tapas catering in Buckingham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
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Drinks receptions around Buckingham
Buckingham is about 10 miles west of Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Buckingham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Buckingham to Milton Keynes (10 miles away).
Historic buildings near Buckingham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter and St Paul.
For tapas catering in MK18, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Market Square, Market Hill and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A421 and A422, Buckingham is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Padbury (2 miles south-east), Thornborough (3 miles east), Adstock (3 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (4 miles south) and Middle Claydon (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east) and Quarrendon Estate (14 miles south-east). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Buckingham has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
A little further out are Buckingham Movie Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Buckingham Community Hospital (within half a mile north). Not far away are Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby schools include Buckingham School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Cups Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Tapas catering in Buckingham, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, with Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and croquetas.
For celebrations in Buckingham, tapas before a paella make a full meal. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Buckingham (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Buckingham is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Buckingham
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Buckingham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Questions from Buckingham
We are having a ceremony at St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Buckingham from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How much does tapas catering cost in Buckingham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Events we cater in Buckingham
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Stowe House (2.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Places near Buckingham
More for events in Buckingham
- 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