Milton Keynes · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Olney, Milton Keynes
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Olney: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Olney events
Tapas catering in Olney, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and welcome-drink canapés, serving patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
Around Olney, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Olney (MK46)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Olney
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Events we cater in Olney
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Olney, people book us for occasions like:
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Turvey Abbey (3.7 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Olney stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Questions from Olney
How far is Olney from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saints Peter and Paul: can you cater afterwards?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Olney.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cover Olney?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Olney. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Towns and villages near Olney
More for events in Olney
Drinks receptions around Olney
Olney is about 9 miles north of Milton Keynes, in Milton Keynes. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Olney and nearby villages. We cover all 73 towns and villages across Milton Keynes. Our events stretch from Olney to Milton Keynes (about 9 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Saints Peter and Paul. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Olney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the MK46 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Market Place and High Street South; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Olney sits on or near the A509 and B565, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Olney, we cover Emberton (1 mile south), Weston Underwood (1 mile south-west), Ravenstone (2 miles west), Sherington (3 miles south) and Tyringham (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (9 miles south), Bletchley (11 miles south), Newport Pagnell (5 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (11 miles south), Furzton (11 miles south) and Whitehouse (10 miles south-west). Olney is one of the larger places we cover in Milton Keynes, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Lavendon (2.2 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Two Brewers Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or What paella 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