Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Southcourt events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Southcourt: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Southcourt?
Your questions about tapas catering in Southcourt
How far is Southcourt from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Southcourt for guests?
The closest is Aylesbury station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How our tapas catering works in Southcourt
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. On the menu are Serrano ham, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
In Southcourt, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Southcourt (HP21, HP19, HP20)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. 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 Southcourt
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Southcourt
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Southcourt stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Southcourt
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Southcourt and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
Planning a tapas spread in Southcourt
Southcourt is about 1 mile south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your event is in the HP21 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Southcourt is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Southcourt to Milton Keynes (16 miles away).
Historic buildings near Southcourt frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Aylesbury station is about 0.7 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Southcourt, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in HP21, HP19 and HP20 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Lee Road, Tyne Road and Tees Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Southcourt, we also cover California (1 mile north), Walton (1 mile north-east), Queens Park (1 mile north-east), Aylesbury (1 mile north) and Fairford Leys (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (6 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Buckinghamshire, Southcourt has lots of places to hold an event.
Well-known places in the area include Friars Square (0.8 miles north) and Dinton Castle (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Southcourt includes Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mandeville Upper School (less than half a mile south) and Pebble Brook School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Aristocrat pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Places near Southcourt
Other catering in Southcourt
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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