Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Forty Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near Forty Green
Tapas catering in Forty Green, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and sharing boards for evening guests, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Forty Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Forty Green (HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Forty Green
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Forty Green
What else we do in Forty Green
Forty Green: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Forty Green?
The closest is Beaconsfield station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Forty Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Forty Green: venues and local tips
Forty Green is about 1 mile north-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Forty Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Beaconsfield station, about 0.9 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Forty Green is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP9. That could mean an event in a garden on Riding Lane, Brindle Lane and Hogback Wood Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Forty Green, we cover Knotty Green (1 mile north-east), Beaconsfield (1 mile south-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile north-west), Ledborough (1 mile east) and Loudwater (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (3.8 miles west) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Holtspur Bank.
- Schools near Forty Green include Davenies School (1.1 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield High School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Standard of England pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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