Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Calvert, Buckinghamshire
Looking for tapas catering in Calvert? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Calvert events
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How our tapas catering works in Calvert
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For work receptions and tapas starters, we can cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Calvert, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Calvert (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Calvert
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Calvert stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Calvert
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
Calvert: venues and local tips
Calvert is about 6 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Calvert to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Calvert to Milton Keynes (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (2.1 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cook at events all over MK18 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Heathers Close, Rustics Close and Sandy Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Charndon (1 mile west), Twyford (2 miles north-west), Poundon (3 miles west), Marsh Gibbon (3 miles west) and Hillesden (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (6 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles south-east), Southcourt (11 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (15 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
Where we can cook in Calvert
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Also near Calvert
Also in Calvert
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Common questions in Calvert
Is Calvert close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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