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Tapas Catering in Kingsash
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Kingsash and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Kingsash
Who books tapas catering in Kingsash?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Kingsash, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
How our tapas catering works in Kingsash
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday drinks and drinks reception canapés, serving padrón peppers, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Near Kingsash, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Kingsash (HP16)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Kingsash until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Planning a tapas spread in Kingsash
Kingsash is about 5 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Kingsash or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Old Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (2.7 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Kingsash is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in HP16 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Kingsash, we cover Lee Gate (1 mile east), Wendover Dean (1 mile south-west), Hunt's Green (1 mile south-east), Wendover (2 miles north-west) and Great Missenden (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (5 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (7 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Trenchard Museum (2.4 miles north) and Chiltern Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Kingsash include Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
- Local schools include John Colet School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Gate Public House (0.5 miles east)
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- 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 booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning tapas catering in Kingsash? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Kingsash questions
Is Kingsash close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Kingsash too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cover Kingsash?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Kingsash and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How much does tapas catering cost in Kingsash?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
- 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