Buckinghamshire · England
Tapas Catering in Radclive
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Radclive and across Buckinghamshire.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Radclive
Tapas catering in Radclive, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. For office parties and launches and sharing boards for evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Radclive, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Radclive (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Radclive 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.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Radclive hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Radclive and across Buckinghamshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Tapas for events in Radclive
Radclive is about 1 mile west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Radclive and the surrounding area. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Radclive include Stowe House (2.1 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Radclive frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Wherever your event is in MK18, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Radclive for tapas catering include Chackmore (1 mile north-east), Water Stratford (2 miles west), Shalstone (3 miles north-west) and Dadford (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (14 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (14 miles south-east), Fairford Leys (15 miles south-east) and Winslow (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Buckingham Castle (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby, you will find Robin Hood pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Who books tapas catering in Radclive?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Radclive: your questions answered
Is Radclive close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Places near Radclive
Other catering in Radclive
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 will do the cooking.
- 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