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Tapas & canapé catering in Albury, Oxfordshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Albury and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
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Tapas catering for your event in Albury
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and tapas starters.
For a country party near Albury, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Albury (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Albury
How far is Albury from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Helen?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
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 in Albury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Albury is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Albury
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
For event organisers in Albury
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Albury
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Drinks receptions around Albury
Albury is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Albury. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Helen. Historic houses near Albury include Adwell House (4.3 miles south-east) and Garsington Manor (4.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Wherever your event is in OX9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Oxford Road, Ickford Road and Albury View. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tiddington (1 mile west), Draycott (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Shabbington (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Albury includes Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Fox Inn (under half a mile west)
Places near Albury
What else we do in Albury
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Albury until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Occasions we cook for in Albury
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Albury:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Albury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- 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