Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering for Oakgrove events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Oakgrove and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Oakgrove
Why choose live paella in Oakgrove?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Oakgrove and the whole of Milton Keynes
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
About our tapas catering in Oakgrove
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We’re often asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and engagement drinks, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
Around Oakgrove, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Oakgrove (MK10, MK15, MK6)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What affects the price in Oakgrove
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or MK10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning a tapas spread in Oakgrove
Oakgrove is about 2 miles east of Milton Keynes, in Milton Keynes. Tell us where your event in Oakgrove will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Oakgrove is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes where we cook.
A picnic in Campbell Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Linford Manor (2.7 miles north-west) and Bletchley Park (3 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in MK10, MK15 and MK6 is planned around your venue and timings. From Mill Lane, Capek Road and Altair Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Woolstone (1 mile north-west), Middleton (1 mile east), Woughton on the Green (1 mile south), Walton Hall (1 mile south-east) and Simpson (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bletchley (3 miles south), Newport Pagnell (3 miles north), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (3 miles south), Furzton (3 miles south-west), Whitehouse (4 miles west) and Fenny Stratford (3 miles south).
A little further out are National Film and Sci-Fi Museum (1.6 miles west) and Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Lagoon Park and Willen Lake.
- Nearby schools include Gyosei International School UK (1.2 miles north) and Milton Keynes Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Barge Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Oakgrove
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Milton Keynes Central station, about 2.4 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Oakgrove? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Oakgrove questions
How far is Oakgrove from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Oakgrove?
The closest is Milton Keynes Central station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Milton Keynes included. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you come to Oakgrove?
Yes, we do. Oakgrove is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
More for events in Oakgrove
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Oakgrove stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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