Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lamport, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lamport: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Lamport
How our tapas catering works in Lamport
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are patatas bravas, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and engagement drinks.
Near Lamport, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lamport (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Why choose live paella in Lamport?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Lamport questions
Is Lamport close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Lamport too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Also near Lamport
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The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Lamport has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Tapas for events in Lamport
Lamport is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in MK18, we will come to your venue or garden. Lamport is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stowe House (0.9 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Lamport frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in MK18. Close by, we cover events in Akeley (1 mile east), Maids Moreton (1 mile south-east), Lillingstone Lovell (3 miles north-east) and Leckhampstead (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (8 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (6 miles south), Tingewick (3 miles south-west), Whitchurch (12 miles south-east) and Quainton (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Menagerie (0.9 miles west) and Buckingham Castle (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Local schools include St James and St John CofE Primary School (0.8 miles south) and Buckingham School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head pub (0.9 miles south)
- 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