Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Dadford, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Dadford and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Dadford?
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Dadford
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Dadford
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering in Dadford, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For sharing tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Near Dadford, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Dadford (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Add a live paella main.
Places near Dadford
What else we do in Dadford
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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 Dadford has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Dadford
Dadford is about 4 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Dadford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Dadford is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Dadford include Stowe House (0.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Dadford frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Tapas catering in MK18 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include High Street and North Hill, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Shalstone (2 miles south-west), Chackmore (2 miles south-east), Water Stratford (3 miles south-west) and Radclive (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south), Tingewick (4 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south).
A little further out are The Menagerie (0.8 miles south-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Dadford includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Dadford
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
Dadford questions
Do you come out to small places like Dadford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Dadford close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Dadford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Dadford and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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