Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Fern
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Fern. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Fern
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Fern
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For drinks reception canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Fern, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Fern (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Fern
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning a tapas spread in Fern
Fern is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Fern, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Fern is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Fern include Cliveden (2.7 miles south-east) and Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cook at events all over the SL7 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Fern, we also cover Coldmoorholme (1 mile south-east), Little Marlow (1 mile south-west), Well End (1 mile south-east), Bourne End (1 mile south-east) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find High Wycombe Castle (3.1 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Warren Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fern include Bourne End Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Lion pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Your questions about tapas catering in Fern
Is Fern close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: 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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Fern has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Towns and villages near Fern
More for events in Fern
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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 Fern
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Fern?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Fern and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Bourne End station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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