Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Longwick events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Longwick. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Longwick events
How our tapas catering works in Longwick
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For cocktail parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
Tapas make a party in Longwick easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Longwick (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Longwick? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Common questions in Longwick
How far is Longwick from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Owlswick Chapel?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you come to Longwick?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Longwick is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
What affects the price in Longwick
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
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.
Occasions we cook for in Longwick
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you are celebrating in Longwick, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Owlswick Chapel.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Longwick
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Longwick and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Drinks service on request
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Tapas for events in Longwick
Longwick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Longwick. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Longwick to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Historic buildings near Longwick frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Monks Risborough station, about 1.3 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Longwick, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in HP27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Headland End, Wickfields and Furrow Drive or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Longwick, we also cover Owlswick (1 mile north), Alscot (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile south-west), Ilmer (1 mile north-west) and Horsenden (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.4 miles east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile east)
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Longwick has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or HP27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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