Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Leckhampstead, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Leckhampstead and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Leckhampstead?
Tapas catering in Leckhampstead, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For engagement celebrations and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Leckhampstead, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Leckhampstead (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Leckhampstead
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Places near Leckhampstead
What else we do in Leckhampstead
Events we cater in Leckhampstead
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic houses near Leckhampstead include Stowe House (3.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
Drinks receptions around Leckhampstead
Leckhampstead is about 3 miles north-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in MK18, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Leckhampstead to Milton Keynes (about 7 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary). If you’re looking at a historic venue around Leckhampstead, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in MK18, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Akeley (1 mile west), Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north-west), Maids Moreton (2 miles south-west) and Lamport (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Buckingham (3 miles south-west), Elmhurst (15 miles south), Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south), Winslow (7 miles south) and Watermead (15 miles south).
A little further out are Buckingham Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Buckingham Movie Museum (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Leckhampstead includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Leckhampstead has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Leckhampstead, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Questions from Leckhampstead
How far is Leckhampstead from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Leckhampstead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you come to Leckhampstead?
Yes, we do. Leckhampstead is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Why choose live paella in Leckhampstead?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Leckhampstead hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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