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Tapas Catering for Aldworth events
Planning tapas catering in Aldworth? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Aldworth
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Aldworth has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Aldworth
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We cook croquetas, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we are frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Aldworth, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Aldworth (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Events we cater in Aldworth
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Aldworth and Oxfordshire:
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (3.6 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Tapas for events in Aldworth
Aldworth is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Aldworth, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Aldworth is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 3 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Aldworth is within about 2 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over RG8. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Compton (2 miles west), Woodway (3 miles north-west), Aston Tirrold (4 miles north), East Ilsley (4 miles west) and Blewbury (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Aldworth includes Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
For event organisers in Aldworth
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What affects the price in Aldworth
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
FAQs for Aldworth
Do you come out to small places like Aldworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Towns and villages near Aldworth
Other catering in Aldworth
- 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