Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Finmere, Buckinghamshire
Looking for tapas catering in Finmere? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Finmere
Why choose tapas catering in Finmere?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Finmere, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
About our tapas catering in Finmere
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and launches and office parties, with gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Finmere, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Finmere (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Finmere
Finmere is about 4 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Across the MK18 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Finmere to Milton Keynes (about 13 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Finmere, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Finmere include Stowe House (3.7 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in MK18, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Chinalls Close, Stable Close and Fulwell Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Finmere, we also cover Tingewick (1 mile east), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-east), Gawcott (3 miles east), Hillesden (4 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles east), Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles east), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-east), Long Crendon (15 miles south) and Whitchurch (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Menagerie (3.6 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Finmere include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Towns and villages near Finmere
More for events in Finmere
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Finmere and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Finmere: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Finmere?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Finmere
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Finmere has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or MK18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just 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