Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering for Aspley Guise events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Aspley Guise and across Milton Keynes.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Aspley Guise
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Aspley Guise, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Tapas catering in Aspley Guise, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook croquetas, patatas bravas and albóndigas and more.
For a country party near Aspley Guise, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Aspley Guise (MK17)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Aspley Guise
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Receptions and parties in Aspley Guise
Aspley Guise is about 5 miles east of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. Events in Aspley Guise are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 73 places in Milton Keynes. We cook right across the region, from Aspley Guise to Milton Keynes (about 6 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Aspley Guise station, about 0.7 miles north. Historic buildings near Aspley Guise frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Wherever your event is in MK17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on The Square, Wood Lane and The Mount. Close by, we cover events in Aspley Heath (1 mile south-west), Woburn Sands (1 mile west), Lower End (1 mile north), Hulcote (2 miles north-east) and Wavendon (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles west), Bletchley (5 miles west), Newport Pagnell (6 miles north-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (4 miles west), Furzton (6 miles west) and Whitehouse (8 miles west).
A little further out are Woburn Heritage Centre (1.6 miles south) and Rugemont Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Heydon Hill and Caldecotte Lake.
- Local pubs include The Bell Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Aspley Guise has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Aspley Guise questions
Is Aspley Guise close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Aspley Guise?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Who books tapas catering in Aspley Guise?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Aspley Guise, people book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Botolph.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Towns and villages near Aspley Guise
What else we do in Aspley Guise
Why choose live paella in Aspley Guise?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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 book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Aspley Guise and the whole of Milton Keynes
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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