Milton Keynes · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Drayton Parslow and the surrounding area.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Drayton Parslow?
Tapas catering for your event in Drayton Parslow
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is evening grazing and birthday drinks, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Drayton Parslow, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Drayton Parslow (MK17)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Drayton Parslow
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
If you are looking at a historic venue around Drayton Parslow, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Drinks receptions around Drayton Parslow
Drayton Parslow is about 3 miles south-west of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. For tapas catering in Drayton Parslow, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 73 places in Milton Keynes. We cook right across the region, from Drayton Parslow to Milton Keynes (about 6 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Holy Trinity. Nearby historic houses include Bletchley Park (3.7 miles north-east) and Ascott House (4.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Tapas catering in MK17 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Salden Close, Bates Gardens and Main Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Drayton Parslow, we cover Salden (1 mile north-west), Newton Longville (2 miles north), Newton Leys (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Hammond (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (6 miles north), Bletchley (3 miles north-east), Newport Pagnell (10 miles north), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (4 miles north-east), Furzton (4 miles north) and Whitehouse (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Bletchley Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and The Holley/Cornelius Collection (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Lagoon Park and Blue Lagoon.
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes pub (less than half a mile west)
FAQs for Drayton Parslow
What’s the nearest station to Drayton Parslow for guests?
The closest is Bletchley station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Drayton Parslow close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Drayton Parslow?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Drayton Parslow until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Drayton Parslow
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
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Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- 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