Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Penn events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Penn: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Penn
Tapas catering for your event in Penn
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and receptions and drinks parties, with croquetas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
Near Penn, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Penn (HP10)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Also in Penn
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Penn is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Common questions in Penn
What’s the nearest station to Penn for guests?
High Wycombe station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Is Penn too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Drinks receptions around Penn
Penn is about 2 miles east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Penn, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Penn. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hughenden Manor (2.9 miles north-west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.7 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Penn, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Penn is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in HP10, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Church Road, Glebelands and Carter Walk, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Penn for tapas catering include Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Loudwater (2 miles south), Forty Green (2 miles south-east), Knotty Green (2 miles south-east) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eden (2.6 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Ramsay School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Penn
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Penn
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Penn
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Penn and across Buckinghamshire
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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