Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Granborough
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Granborough.
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Granborough
Tapas catering for your event in Granborough
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and welcome-drink canapés, with padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Near Granborough, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Granborough (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Granborough and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Tapas for events in Granborough
Granborough is about 7 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Granborough, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Granborough to Milton Keynes (9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (2.9 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Wherever your event is in MK18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Marks Orchard, Winslow Road and Sovereign Close. Close by, we cover events in Winslow (2 miles north), Swanbourne (3 miles north-east), Dunton (3 miles east), Great Horwood (4 miles north) and Mursley (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (7 miles north-west), Elmhurst (7 miles south-east), Southcourt (9 miles south), Princes Risborough (14 miles south) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolbec Castle (3.4 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (less than half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Granborough
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Granborough is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Granborough? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Granborough questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Granborough close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you cater in Granborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Granborough is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Why choose tapas catering in Granborough?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Granborough and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Granborough often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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