Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering for Lathbury events
Looking for tapas catering in Lathbury? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Lathbury?
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
How our tapas catering works in Lathbury
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For sharing boards for evening guests and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near Lathbury, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Lathbury (MK16)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Lathbury: venues and local tips
Lathbury is about 1 mile north of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Lathbury and nearby villages. We cater in 73 places in Milton Keynes, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wolverton station, about 4.2 miles south-west.
This part of Milton Keynes takes in MK16, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Northampton Road and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Newport Pagnell (1 mile south), Caldecote (2 miles south), Tongwell (2 miles south), Willen (2 miles south) and Great Linford (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (5 miles south-west), Bletchley (7 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (7 miles south), Furzton (7 miles south), Whitehouse (6 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Newport Pagnell Castle (0.7 miles south) and Milton Keynes University Hospital (5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ousedale School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cannon Public House (0.8 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Lathbury hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Lathbury?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Linford Manor (2.4 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Lathbury stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Lathbury
Other catering in Lathbury
Questions from Lathbury
What’s the nearest station to Lathbury for guests?
The closest is Wolverton station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is Lathbury close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Lathbury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lathbury and the rest of Milton Keynes. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
- 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