Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bladon, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bladon and the surrounding area.
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Bladon
About our tapas catering in Bladon
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and work receptions, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Bladon, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Bladon (OX20)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Bladon
Do you come out to small places like Bladon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Bladon close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Bladon has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Receptions and parties in Bladon
Bladon is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Bladon. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Bladon to Oxford (7 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bladon, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as St Martin's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the OX20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Green, Park Street and Lamb Lane. Close by, we cover events in Woodstock (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile east), Church Hanborough (2 miles south-west), Long Hanborough (2 miles west) and Thrupp (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west), Carterton (11 miles south-west) and Kidlington (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Bus Museum (1 mile west). The countryside around Bladon includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include The Marlborough Church of England School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White House (within half a mile north)
More for events in Bladon
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Why choose tapas catering in Bladon?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hanborough station, about 1 mile west.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Add a live paella main.
- 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