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Tapas Catering in Abingdon-on-Thames
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Abingdon-on-Thames and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Abingdon-on-Thames
Tapas catering in Abingdon-on-Thames, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Abingdon-on-Thames. We cook patatas bravas, croquetas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and tapas and paella menus.
Tapas work for parties and receptions in Abingdon-on-Thames. Hot tapas need a spot to finish them. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Abingdon-on-Thames (OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Nearby places to Abingdon-on-Thames
What else we do in Abingdon-on-Thames
Drinks receptions around Abingdon-on-Thames
Abingdon-on-Thames is about 6 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Abingdon-on-Thames, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Abingdon-on-Thames. Abingdon-on-Thames is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Abingdon-on-Thames to Oxford (6 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Radley station, about 1.9 miles east. A picnic in Albert Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX14. That could mean an event in a garden on Marsh Court, Boxhill Walk and Heron's Walk. Being close to the A34 and A415, Abingdon-on-Thames is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Abingdon-on-Thames for tapas catering include Caldecott (1 mile south), Radley (2 miles north-east), Culham (2 miles south-east), Sutton Courtenay (3 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles south), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Abingdon-on-Thames has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include John Mason School (less than half a mile west) and School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Spread Eagle Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning tapas catering in Abingdon-on-Thames? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Abingdon-on-Thames has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Abingdon-on-Thames? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Abingdon-on-Thames: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Abingdon-on-Thames?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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