Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Stone, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stone: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Stone
Tapas catering in Stone, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and drinks parties and receptions.
In a rural spot like Stone, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Stone (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Stone
Stone is about 2 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Stone, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist. Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (4.1 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Stone is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across HP17 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Way, Raven Forge and Badgers Rise. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hartwell (1 mile east), Fairford Leys (1 mile north-east), Haydon Hill (2 miles north-east), Fleet Marston (2 miles north) and Southcourt (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (3 miles north-east) and Princes Risborough (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (2.3 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Schools near Stone include Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Crown pub (under half a mile east)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check diets in advance
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Why choose live paella in Stone?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stone
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Stone
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Historic buildings near Stone frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Stone stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Stone? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stone
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Also in Stone
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Questions from Stone
Is Stone too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stone.
- 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