Milton Keynes · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Great Brickhill, Milton Keynes
Looking for tapas catering in Great Brickhill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Great Brickhill
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Tapas catering in Great Brickhill, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Great Brickhill. Popular choices include croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Great Brickhill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Great Brickhill (MK17)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Great Brickhill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Great Brickhill?
Bow Brickhill station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in Stockgrove Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Events we cater in Great Brickhill
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Great Brickhill book us for events such as:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bow Brickhill station, about 2.9 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Why choose live paella in Great Brickhill?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Evening receptions in Great Brickhill stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a tapas spread in Great Brickhill
Great Brickhill is about 3 miles south-east of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Great Brickhill and the surrounding area. Great Brickhill is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes we cover. We cook right across the region, from Great Brickhill to Milton Keynes (6 miles away).
A picnic in Stockgrove Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. If you are looking at a historic venue around Great Brickhill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in MK17, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Cuff Lane, Heath Road and Holts Green or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Little Brickhill (1 mile north) and Woburn (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles north-west), Bletchley (3 miles north-west), Newport Pagnell (9 miles north), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (3 miles north-west), Furzton (4 miles north-west) and Whitehouse (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchley Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Hangmans Hill (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Great Brickhill includes Blue Lagoon and Kings and Bakers Woods and Heaths.
- Schools near Great Brickhill include Sir Herbert Leon Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Old Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Great Brickhill
More for events in Great Brickhill
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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