Milton Keynes · England
Tapas Catering for Westcroft events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Westcroft: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Westcroft events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About our tapas catering in Westcroft
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include work receptions and sharing boards for evening guests, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and tortilla española.
Tapas make a party in Westcroft easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Westcroft (MK4, MK5)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Occasions we cook for in Westcroft
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic buildings near Westcroft often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Westcroft: venues and local tips
Westcroft is about 2 miles west of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. Give us the address of your event in Westcroft, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Westcroft is one of 73 places in Milton Keynes we cover.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Giles's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Milton Keynes Central station is about 2.4 miles away.
This part of Milton Keynes takes in MK4 and MK5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Powis Lane, Rains Road and Niven Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Shenley Church End (1 mile north), Furzton (1 mile east), Loughton (2 miles north), Milton Keynes (3 miles north-east) and Denbigh (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport Pagnell (6 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (3 miles east), Middleton (5 miles north-east), Fenny Stratford (4 miles east), Olney (11 miles north) and Broughton (5 miles north-east). Westcroft is one of the larger places we cover in Milton Keynes, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are The Holley/Cornelius Collection (2.3 miles east) and Bletchley Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Westcroft include Furzton Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
- Local schools include Shenley Brook End School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Nut & Squirrel pub (less than half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Westcroft is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or MK4 postcode and guest numbers, 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.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westcroft? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about tapas catering in Westcroft
Which station should guests use for Westcroft?
The closest is Milton Keynes Central station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St Giles's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Westcroft
What else we do in Westcroft
- 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