Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Medmenham
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Medmenham and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Medmenham
Tapas catering in Medmenham, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it is welcome-drink canapés and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Medmenham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Medmenham (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Medmenham questions
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Medmenham 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.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Medmenham stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Nearby places to Medmenham
More for events in Medmenham
For event organisers in Medmenham
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we cook for in Medmenham
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Medmenham, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Medmenham
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in Medmenham
Medmenham is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Medmenham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Medmenham is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. Historic houses near Medmenham include Harleyford Manor (1.3 miles east) and Greenlands (2 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Medmenham, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in SL7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Bockmer Lane and Ferry Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Bockmer End (1 mile north-east), Frogmill (1 mile south-east), Danesfield (1 mile east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Aston (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (15 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Local pubs include The Dog and Badger 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