Milton Keynes · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wavendon, Milton Keynes
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wavendon and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Wavendon events
Tapas catering in Wavendon, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Wavendon. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we’re often booked for office parties and launches and birthday and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Wavendon, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Wavendon (MK17)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Evening receptions in Wavendon 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Wavendon
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Wavendon: venues and local tips
Wavendon is about 4 miles north-east of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Wavendon and nearby villages. We cover 73 places across Milton Keynes, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Woburn Sands station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Bletchley Park (3.5 miles south-west) and Woburn Abbey (4.4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Tapas catering in MK17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Walton Road, Church End and St Mary's Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Wavendon, we also cover Glebe Farm (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north-west), Woburn Sands (1 mile south-east), Lower End (1 mile east) and Bow Brickhill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (4 miles west), Bletchley (4 miles south-west), Newport Pagnell (5 miles north-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (3 miles south-west), Furzton (4 miles west) and Whitehouse (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rugemont Castle (3.7 miles east) and Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Caldecotte Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
- Schools near Wavendon include Walton High (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Stables pub (under half a mile north-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wavendon
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Wavendon and the whole of Milton Keynes
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Wavendon: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Wavendon too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
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Occasions we cook for in Wavendon
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
Historic buildings near Wavendon often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
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Also in Wavendon
- 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