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Tapas & canapé catering in Lee Common, Buckinghamshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lee Common and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Lee Common events
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Lee Common until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Lee Common, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s canapés with welcome drinks and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
For a country party near Lee Common, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Lee Common (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Lee Common
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Lee Common, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Lee Common. Lee Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Lee Common include Cholesbury Manor House (2.3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Lee Common often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Lee Common is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in HP16, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Lee Common, we cover Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and Asheridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lee Common include Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Local schools include Misbourne School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bugle pub (within half a mile north-west)
Also near Lee Common
Other catering in Lee Common
Why choose tapas catering in Lee Common?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Lee Common, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lee Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What affects the price in Lee Common
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often 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:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Why choose live paella in Lee Common?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Lee Common
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Lee Common
What’s the nearest station to Lee Common for guests?
The closest is Great Missenden station, roughly 2 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cater in Lee Common?
We do. We cook at events in Lee Common and across Buckinghamshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
- 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