Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering for Great Horwood events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Great Horwood. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Great Horwood
Tapas catering for your event in Great Horwood
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are often asked to cater work receptions and tapas with a paella main course, with gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Great Horwood, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Great Horwood (MK17)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Great Horwood hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Great Horwood
Great Horwood is about 5 miles east of Buckingham, in Milton Keynes. Wherever your event is in the MK17 area, we can cook for your guests. Great Horwood is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes where we cook. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Great Horwood include Claydon House (4.9 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Great Horwood often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
For tapas catering in MK17, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include High Street, The Green and Willow Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Little Horwood (1 mile east), Nash (2 miles north), Winslow (2 miles south), Whaddon (3 miles north-east) and Swanbourne (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (6 miles north-east), Bletchley (6 miles east), Newport Pagnell (10 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (7 miles east), Furzton (5 miles north-east) and Whitehouse (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (5 miles north-west) and Drayton Parslow Mound (4.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Horwood includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby schools include Sir Thomas Fremantle School (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Great Horwood
Is Great Horwood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Places near Great Horwood
Also in Great Horwood
Why choose tapas catering in Great Horwood?
Tapas are sociable food.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Great Horwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or MK17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Great Horwood 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
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, fill in our quote form.
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- 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