Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering for Ravenstone events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ravenstone and across Milton Keynes.
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Ravenstone
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
Tapas catering in Ravenstone, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and evening sharing boards.
For a country party near Ravenstone, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Ravenstone (MK46)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Ravenstone
Ravenstone is about 5 miles north of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. For tapas catering in Ravenstone, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 73 places in Milton Keynes, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ravenstone to Milton Keynes (about 8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the MK46 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Northend and Common Street. Other places close to Ravenstone for tapas catering include Weston Underwood (1 mile east), Stoke Goldington (2 miles south-west), Olney (2 miles east), Emberton (2 miles south-east) and Tyringham (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (8 miles south), Bletchley (11 miles south), Newport Pagnell (5 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (11 miles south), Furzton (10 miles south) and Whitehouse (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lavendon (4.4 miles east) and Piddington Roman Villa Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Little Linford Wood.
For event organisers in Ravenstone
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Ravenstone questions
Do you come out to small places like Ravenstone?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Ravenstone from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Events we cater in Ravenstone
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ravenstone, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Towns and villages near Ravenstone
What else we do in Ravenstone
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Ravenstone has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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