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Tapas & canapé catering in Kingswood, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Kingswood.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Kingswood
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Tapas catering for your event in Kingswood
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and patatas bravas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Kingswood, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Kingswood (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Kingswood questions
Do you come out to small places like Kingswood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Kingswood from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Kingswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Kingswood
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Kingswood stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. There’s 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Kingswood
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Kingswood
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose tapas catering in Kingswood?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
Historic houses near Kingswood include Waddesdon Manor (3 miles south-east) and Claydon House (4.2 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
Tapas for events in Kingswood
Kingswood is about 7 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Kingswood to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: 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 events stretch from Kingswood to Oxford (13 miles away).
We cover events in every part of HP18. We can cater an event on streets such as Grendon Road and Kingswood Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Westcott (2 miles south-east), Quainton (3 miles east), Ashendon (3 miles south), Waddesdon (4 miles south-east) and Wormstone (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (9 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Upper Ray Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Akeman Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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