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Tapas Catering for Aston Abbotts events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Aston Abbotts. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
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Tapas catering for your event in Aston Abbotts
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include engagement parties and tapas before paella, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Aston Abbotts, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Aston Abbotts (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aston Abbotts questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Aston Abbotts from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Aston Abbotts hosts choose us
- Events in Aston Abbotts and across Buckinghamshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Planning a tapas spread in Aston Abbotts
Aston Abbotts is about 4 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP22, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Aylesbury station is about 4.5 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Aston Abbotts, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Aston Abbotts is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22. Whether your event is on The Green, Ross Road and Chapmans Lea or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rowsham (1 mile south), Wingrave (1 mile south-east), Bierton (3 miles south) and Burcott (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles south-west), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (13 miles north-west), Amersham (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (4 miles south-west) and Southcourt (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolbec Castle (3 miles west) and Tindal Centre (3.7 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Cottesloe School (2.5 miles north-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Aston Abbotts?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Ascott House (3.1 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Aston Abbotts is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
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:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Aston Abbotts
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- 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