Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Newyears Green
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Newyears Green and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Newyears Green
Tapas catering in Newyears Green, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are Serrano ham, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater sharing tapas starters and launches and office parties.
In a rural spot like Newyears Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Newyears Green (UB9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning a tapas spread in Newyears Green
Newyears Green is about 2 miles west of Ruislip, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Newyears Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Newyears Green. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newyears Green to London (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, West Ruislip station is about 1.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (1.5 miles south-east) and Headstone Manor (4.5 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in UB9 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Newyears Green, we cover South Harefield (1 mile north-west), Ickenham (2 miles south), Denham (2 miles south-west), Ruislip Manor (2 miles east) and Ruislip (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles west), Chesham (11 miles north-west), Marlow (14 miles west), Amersham (9 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles west).
A little further out are Harefield Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chimes (2.6 miles south). Not far away are Dews Farm Sand Pits and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Newyears Green include Vyners School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Breakspear Arms (within half a mile east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Newyears Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Newyears Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newyears Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Newyears Green: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Church Field Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Newyears Green for guests?
West Ruislip station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater in Newyears Green?
We do. Newyears Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Paella compared with other options
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. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Newyears Green
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Newyears Green
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Planning tapas catering in Newyears Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
- 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