Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Ley Hill, Buckinghamshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ley Hill and across Buckinghamshire.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Planning an event in Ley Hill?
Why choose live paella in Ley Hill?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ley Hill
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Ley Hill and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
About our tapas catering in Ley Hill
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For tapas with a paella main course and birthday drinks, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and albóndigas and more.
For a country party near Ley Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Ley Hill (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Ley Hill stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Ley Hill
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Ley Hill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St George's Church.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
Questions from Ley Hill
How far is Ley Hill from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at St George's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Nearby places to Ley Hill
Also in Ley Hill
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Tapas for events in Ley Hill
Ley Hill is about 2 miles east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Ley Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ley Hill is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 24 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ley Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Chalfont & Latimer station is about 2.7 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ley Hill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area. From Blackwellhall Lane and Kiln Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Ley Hill for tapas catering include Botley (1 mile west), Tyler's Hill (1 mile west), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Lye Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (3.8 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chesham Grammar School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Swan Public House (within half a mile west)
For event organisers in Ley Hill
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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