Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in North Marston, Buckinghamshire
Looking for tapas catering in North Marston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in North Marston
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How our tapas catering works in North Marston
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For office parties and launches and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near North Marston, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- North Marston (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Your questions about tapas catering in North Marston
Is North Marston 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.
Is North Marston close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Occasions we cook for in North Marston
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in North Marston? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near North Marston
Also in North Marston
Receptions and parties in North Marston
North Marston is about 6 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in North Marston and the surrounding area. North Marston is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (3.8 miles north-west) and Waddesdon Manor (4.7 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around North Marston, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Elmers Meadow and Dudley Close. Other places close to North Marston for tapas catering include Oving (1 mile south-east), Pitchcott (1 mile south), Whitchurch (2 miles south-east), Hardwick (3 miles south-east) and Weedon (4 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles south-east), Buckingham (8 miles north-west), Elmhurst (6 miles south-east), Southcourt (7 miles south), Princes Risborough (12 miles south) and Haydon Hill (5 miles south).
A little further out are Bolbec Castle (2 miles south-east) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Pilgrim pub (within half a mile south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in North Marston is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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