Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering in Old Wolverton
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Old Wolverton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Old Wolverton?
How our tapas catering works in Old Wolverton
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. For drinks reception canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas and more.
Tapas make a party in Old Wolverton easy and sociable. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Old Wolverton (MK12)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Old Wolverton stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Perfect for your event in Old Wolverton
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
In Old Wolverton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near Old Wolverton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Old Wolverton
Other catering in Old Wolverton
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Staff to serve canapés.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Old Wolverton
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
Old Wolverton: your questions answered
How far is Old Wolverton from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Tapas for events in Old Wolverton
Old Wolverton is about 3 miles north-west of Milton Keynes, in Milton Keynes. For tapas catering in Old Wolverton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Old Wolverton is one of 73 places in Milton Keynes we cover.
Historic houses near Old Wolverton include Linford Manor (2.9 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Milton Keynes takes in MK12. Whether your event is on Manor Road, Anson Road and Caxton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (3 miles south-east), Bletchley (6 miles south-east), Newport Pagnell (4 miles east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (6 miles south-east), Furzton (5 miles south-east) and Middleton (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bradwell Motte (2 miles south-east) and Milton Keynes University Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Little Linford Wood and Lodge Lake.
- Schools near Old Wolverton include The Radcliffe School (0.5 miles south) and The Radcliffe School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Galleon pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Old Wolverton?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
- 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