Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Barford St John, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Barford St John.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Barford St John
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
About our tapas catering in Barford St John
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater table tapas as a starter and anniversary parties.
Near Barford St John, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Barford St John (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Barford St John
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
For event organisers in Barford St John
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Common questions in Barford St John
Is Barford St John close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Barford St John?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Receptions and parties in Barford St John
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Barford St John, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Barford St John is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Barford St John to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
Historic buildings near Barford St John often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east.
Tapas catering in OX15 is planned around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Occasions we cook for in Barford St John
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Barford St John book us for events such as:
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
Historic houses near Barford St John include Broughton Castle (3.3 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Barford St John 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.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Barford St John, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Barford St John? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
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More for events in Barford St John
- 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