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Tapas & canapé catering in Aston, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Aston.
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Aston events
Your questions about tapas catering in Aston
How far is Aston from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Aston too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
About our tapas catering in Aston
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For canapés with welcome drinks and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Near Aston, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Aston (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Aston
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Why choose tapas catering in Aston?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 1.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Planning a tapas spread in Aston
Aston is about 2 miles north-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Aston and nearby villages. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas. Nearby historic houses include Greenlands (1 mile north-west) and Harleyford Manor (2.6 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Aston is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Remenham Lane and Aston Ferry Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mill End (1 mile north), Remenham Hill (1 mile south), Remenham (1 mile west), Medmenham (1 mile east) and Bockmer End (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Thame (14 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Aston includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Pubs nearby include Flower Pot Hotel (within half a mile north-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Aston
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Aston has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Aston, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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- 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