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Tapas Catering in Ascott Earl
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ascott Earl and across Oxfordshire.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
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Tapas catering in Ascott Earl, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and we’re often booked for sharing tapas starters and launches and office parties.
Near Ascott Earl, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
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What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Ascott Earl 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Questions from Ascott Earl
How far is Ascott Earl from London?
About 68 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Ascott Earl for guests?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, in Ascott Earl itself.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
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.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Occasions we cook for in Ascott Earl
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic houses near Ascott Earl include Minster Lovell Hall (4.7 miles south). 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
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning a tapas spread in Ascott Earl
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Ascott Earl will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Ascott Earl is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Ascott Earl to Oxford (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is in Ascott Earl itself. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7. We can cater an event on streets such as London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane. Close by, we cover events in Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
For event organisers in Ascott Earl
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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