Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Shalstone
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Shalstone and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
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Tapas catering for your event in Shalstone
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and office parties and launches.
Near Shalstone, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Shalstone (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Shalstone until about 9:30pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- 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
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Shalstone
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Shalstone and across Buckinghamshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Shalstone
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shalstone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Edward, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from Shalstone
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Edward: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Is Shalstone too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Shalstone: venues and local tips
Shalstone is in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your event is in the MK18 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Shalstone, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Shalstone include Stowe House (2 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in MK18, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Shalstone for tapas catering include Water Stratford (2 miles south), Dadford (2 miles north-east), Radclive (3 miles south-east) and Chackmore (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (10 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south-east), Tingewick (3 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Beaumont Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Menagerie (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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