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Tapas & canapé catering in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Bodicote and across Oxfordshire.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Bodicote
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Bodicote has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Bodicote
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Bodicote. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and evening sharing boards, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Around Bodicote, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Bodicote (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Bodicote
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Perfect for your event in Bodicote
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bodicote, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
Planning a tapas spread in Bodicote
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Bodicote, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Bodicote is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 20 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Banbury station is about 1.5 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Bodicote, we cover Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bodicote include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College (0.9 miles north-west) and English Language Training (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Horse and Jockey pub (within half a mile west)
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Bodicote and across Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Bodicote questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Bodicote?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
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