Milton Keynes · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Little Horwood, Milton Keynes
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Little Horwood.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Little Horwood?
About our tapas catering in Little Horwood
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it is office parties and launches and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers and more.
Near Little Horwood, 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
- Little Horwood (MK17)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Little Horwood has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Little Horwood
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose tapas catering in Little Horwood?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Horwood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Questions from Little Horwood
Is Little Horwood close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Is Little Horwood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cater in Little Horwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Little Horwood. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Planning a tapas spread in Little Horwood
Little Horwood is about 5 miles west of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. From the centre of Little Horwood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 73 places across Milton Keynes. We cook right across the region, from Little Horwood to Milton Keynes (6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bletchley Park (4.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Little Horwood frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cook at events all over the MK17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wood End, Mursley Road and Church Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Little Horwood, we also cover Great Horwood (1 mile west), Mursley (2 miles south-east), Nash (2 miles north), Whaddon (2 miles north-east) and Swanbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (6 miles north-east), Bletchley (5 miles east), Newport Pagnell (9 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (5 miles east), Furzton (4 miles north-east) and Whitehouse (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Drayton Parslow Mound (2.9 miles south-east) and Bletchley Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Horwood include Blue Lagoon Park and Furzton Lake.
- Local pubs include The Old Crown pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Also near Little Horwood
What else we do in Little Horwood
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Milton Keynes, including Little Horwood
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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