Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering for Preston Bissett events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Preston Bissett. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering for Preston Bissett events
About our tapas catering in Preston Bissett
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We are frequently asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and cocktail parties, serving gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Preston Bissett, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Location
- Preston Bissett (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Preston Bissett
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Preston Bissett and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Historic houses near Preston Bissett include Claydon House (4.7 miles south-east) and Stowe House (4.7 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Preston Bissett? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Preston Bissett is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Preston Bissett, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Other catering in Preston Bissett
Where we can cook in Preston Bissett
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Preston Bissett: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Preston Bissett?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Preston Bissett? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning a tapas spread in Preston Bissett
Preston Bissett is about 3 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Preston Bissett to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Preston Bissett, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of MK18. Your event could be at a home on Main Street, Pound Lane and Leys Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Gawcott (2 miles north-east), Tingewick (2 miles north), Hillesden (2 miles south-east), Twyford (2 miles south) and Finmere (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (3 miles north-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Buckingham Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Preston Bissett include Calvert Jubilee.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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