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Tapas & canapé catering in Alkerton, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Alkerton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Alkerton
About our tapas catering in Alkerton
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. We’re often asked to cater sharing tapas starters and tapas and paella menus, with gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Alkerton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Alkerton (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Alkerton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Alkerton hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Alkerton stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Your questions about tapas catering in Alkerton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Alkerton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Do you cater in Alkerton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Alkerton and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Alkerton: venues and local tips
Alkerton is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX15, we will come to your venue or garden. Alkerton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 25 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Upton House (1.9 miles north) and Broughton Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in OX15, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shenington (1 mile west), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Shutford (2 miles south), Epwell (2 miles south-west) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hanwell Castle (3.7 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (under half a mile west)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Places near Alkerton
What else we do in Alkerton
Perfect for your event in Alkerton
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Alkerton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- 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