Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Coombe and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Coombe?
Coombe: your questions answered
How far is Coombe from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Coombe too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How much does tapas catering cost in Coombe?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Coombe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Coombe is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Tapas catering in Coombe, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we are often booked for receptions and drinks parties and office parties and launches.
Near Coombe, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Coombe (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Coombe has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Coombe
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Coombe
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Coombe will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Coombe to Oxford (about 19 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. If you are looking at a historic venue around Coombe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Coombe, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in HP17, we can bring tapas catering to you. We also cook at events in Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coombe include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Schools near Coombe include John Colet School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Russell Arms (within half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Who books tapas catering in Coombe?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Little Kimble station, about 1.3 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Coombe
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- 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