Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Bix
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bix: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Bix
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Bix until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About our tapas catering in Bix
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and welcome-drink canapés, serving tortilla española, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
Near Bix, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Bix (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Bix?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic buildings near Bix frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Bix: venues and local tips
Bix is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Bix, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bix. Bix is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James. Bix is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in RG9 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include White Lane and Rectory Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Bix, we cover Middle Assendon (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Catslip (2 miles north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox Public House (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
More for events in Bix
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Bix hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Bix
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Bix
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
FAQs for Bix
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bix close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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