Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Little London, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Little London.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Little London
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Ensure dishes are labelled
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
About our tapas catering in Little London
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it’s anniversary parties and engagement drinks, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas and more.
In a rural spot like Little London, 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
- Little London (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Little London until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little London, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What affects the price in Little London
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Little London
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Who books tapas catering in Little London?
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Little London: your questions answered
Is Little London too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Little London close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cover Little London?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Little London and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Receptions and parties in Little London
Little London is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Little London, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (1.7 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Little London, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in HP18, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Brill Road, Bicester Road and The Nap; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Oakley (1 mile west), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (3 miles north) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (5.9 miles south-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Little London include Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile west)
- 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