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Tapas Catering for Fleet Marston events
Planning tapas catering in Fleet Marston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Fleet Marston
How our tapas catering works in Fleet Marston
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Fleet Marston. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and birthday and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers for your guests.
In a rural spot like Fleet Marston, 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.
- Area
- Fleet Marston (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Fleet Marston
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Fleet Marston, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Fleet Marston questions
Which station should guests use for Fleet Marston?
Fleet Marston has its own station: Aylesbury Vale Parkway station.
How far is Fleet Marston from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cover Fleet Marston?
We do. Fleet Marston is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Tapas for events in Fleet Marston
Fleet Marston is about 2 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Fleet Marston to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Fleet Marston to Milton Keynes (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Fleet Marston include Waddesdon Manor (3.1 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Fleet Marston has its own station, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Fleet Marston, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in HP18, we plan around your venue. For events just outside Fleet Marston, we cover Haydon Hill (1 mile south-east), Quarrendon Estate (2 miles east), Fairford Leys (2 miles south-east), Stone (2 miles south) and Hartwell (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (15 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles east), Southcourt (3 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (2.5 miles south-east) and Friars Square (2.6 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Buckinghamshire UTC (2.3 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Towns and villages near Fleet Marston
What else we do in Fleet Marston
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Fleet Marston is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through 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