Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering for Chicheley events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chicheley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Chicheley?
FAQs for Chicheley
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Chicheley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
About our tapas catering in Chicheley
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For drinks parties and receptions and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and Serrano ham and more.
Near Chicheley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Chicheley (MK16)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Receptions and parties in Chicheley
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Whether your event is in the middle of Chicheley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Chicheley is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chicheley to Milton Keynes (6 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Chicheley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the MK16 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Chicheley, we also cover Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
A little further out are Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chicheley include Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
- Local pubs include The Chester Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Events we cater in Chicheley
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Chicheley, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Nearby historic houses include Linford Manor (3.9 miles south-west) and Turvey Abbey (4.8 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Why choose live paella in Chicheley?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Towns and villages near Chicheley
More for events in Chicheley
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Chicheley 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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