Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Grendon Underwood
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Grendon Underwood and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Grendon Underwood events
How our tapas catering works in Grendon Underwood
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater engagement drinks and office parties and launches, serving gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Near Grendon Underwood, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Grendon Underwood (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Grendon Underwood
Grendon Underwood is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Grendon Underwood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Grendon Underwood to Oxford (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Grendon Underwood include Claydon House (3.6 miles north-east) and Waddesdon Manor (4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
For tapas catering in HP18, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Main Street, The Firs and Darley's Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Grendon Underwood, we cover Edgcott (1 mile north), Ludgershall (2 miles south-west), Piddington (3 miles south-west), Blackthorn (4 miles west) and Brill (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles south-east), Buckingham (8 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (13 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east).
The countryside around Grendon Underwood includes Upper Ray Meadows.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Grendon Underwood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What affects the price in Grendon Underwood
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Grendon Underwood, and we will put together a menu and price.
FAQs for Grendon Underwood
How far is Grendon Underwood from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Leonard?
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 serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Towns and villages near Grendon Underwood
Other catering in Grendon Underwood
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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 you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Grendon Underwood
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Grendon Underwood is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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