Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Turnfurlong events
Planning tapas catering in Turnfurlong? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Turnfurlong
About our tapas catering in Turnfurlong
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and evening grazing, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas and more.
Around Turnfurlong, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Turnfurlong (HP21, HP20)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Also near Turnfurlong
Also in Turnfurlong
Your questions about tapas catering in Turnfurlong
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Turnfurlong from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
How much does tapas catering cost in Turnfurlong?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you come to Turnfurlong?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Turnfurlong is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Turnfurlong
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Turnfurlong
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Turnfurlong has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Occasions we cook for in Turnfurlong
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Turnfurlong and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Turnfurlong often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
Planning a tapas spread in Turnfurlong
Turnfurlong is about 1 mile south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Turnfurlong, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Turnfurlong is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Turnfurlong to Milton Keynes (16 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Aylesbury station is about 0.8 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Turnfurlong is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in HP21 and HP20, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Byron Road, Croft Road and Stoke Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Bedgrove (1 mile south-east), Broughton Crossing (1 mile north-east), Broughton (1 mile north-east), Burcott (2 miles north-east) and Bierton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (12 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (0.9 miles south) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Dancersend Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Local schools include The Grange School (within half a mile west) and Stocklake Park Community School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bricklayers Arms (0.5 miles west)
- 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