Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Dinton events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Dinton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Dinton?
Tapas catering in Dinton, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we are often booked for table tapas as a starter and birthday and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Dinton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Dinton (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Dinton?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Dinton
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Planning tapas catering in Dinton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Dinton
Is Dinton close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Dinton?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Tapas for events in Dinton
Dinton is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP17 area, we can bring the pans to you. Dinton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Dinton to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (4 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Dinton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Dinton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in HP17, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Stars Lane and New Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Dinton, we also cover Upton (1 mile north-east), Ford (1 mile south-east), Sedrup (2 miles east), Bishopstone (3 miles east) and Ilmer (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.9 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Dinton include Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Also in Dinton
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Where we can cook in Dinton
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Dinton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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