Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Temple, Buckinghamshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Temple and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Temple
How our tapas catering works in Temple
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include engagement parties and welcome-drink canapés, serving albóndigas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Temple, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Temple (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Temple
Temple is about 2 miles south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Across the SL7 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Temple is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Temple to Reading (11 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Temple, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in SL7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Temple Lane, Bradenham Lane and Temple Mill Island or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Bisham (1 mile north-east), Marlow (2 miles north), Stubbings (2 miles south), Cookham Dean (2 miles east) and Burchett's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (6 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (12 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood and Weycock Hill.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What affects the price in Temple
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Temple
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Temple and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (0.9 miles west) and Greenlands (4.1 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Where we can cook in Temple
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Temple
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Towns and villages near Temple
Other catering in Temple
Why choose live paella in Temple?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Temple
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Common questions in Temple
Is Temple too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: 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. Send us the reception address.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
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, timed around your event.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Temple until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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