Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering for Cold Brayfield events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Cold Brayfield and Milton Keynes, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
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Tapas catering in Cold Brayfield, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. On the menu are tortilla española, croquetas and patatas bravas, and we’re often booked for engagement celebrations and birthday drinks.
In a rural spot like Cold Brayfield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Cold Brayfield (MK46)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Cold Brayfield hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Cold Brayfield
Cold Brayfield is about 6 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Wherever your event is in the MK46 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 73 places in Milton Keynes, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 10 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Cold Brayfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in MK46 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Cold Brayfield, we also cover Lavendon (1 mile north-west) and Clifton Reynes (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (10 miles south-west), Bletchley (12 miles south), Newport Pagnell (6 miles south-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (12 miles south), Furzton (12 miles south-west) and Whitehouse (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Lavendon (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Pavenham Osier Beds.
- Pubs nearby include Three Cranes Public House (0.8 miles east)
Who books tapas catering in Cold Brayfield?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Turvey Abbey (1.1 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near Cold Brayfield
Also in Cold Brayfield
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Where we can cook in Cold Brayfield
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Questions from Cold Brayfield
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. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Cold Brayfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
For event organisers in Cold Brayfield
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Cold Brayfield is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Cold Brayfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
- 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