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Tapas Catering for Aston Clinton events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Aston Clinton.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Aston Clinton events
Tapas catering for your event in Aston Clinton
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. On the menu are Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for sharing boards for evening guests and tapas and paella menus.
Around Aston Clinton, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Aston Clinton (HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Aston Clinton
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Aston Clinton 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Occasions we cook for in Aston Clinton
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Aston Clinton book us for occasions like:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Aston Clinton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Other catering in Aston Clinton
Your questions about tapas catering in Aston Clinton
What’s the nearest station to Aston Clinton for guests?
The closest is Stoke Mandeville station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Planning a tapas spread in Aston Clinton
Aston Clinton is about 4 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For tapas catering in Aston Clinton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Aston Clinton. Aston Clinton is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Aston Clinton to Milton Keynes (16 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church. Historic houses near Aston Clinton include Cholesbury Manor House (4.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Aston Clinton is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the HP22 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Putnams Drive and Archive Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Aston Clinton for tapas catering include Buckland (1 mile east), Bedgrove (2 miles west) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles west), High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (14 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Trenchard Museum (1.7 miles south) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Aston Clinton include Haddington Hill and Dancersend.
- Nearby schools include John Colet School (2.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rothschild Arms (0.5 miles west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Aston Clinton and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- A clear, itemised quote
- 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