Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Botley, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Botley.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Botley
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
About our tapas catering in Botley
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and we’re frequently booked for birthday drinks and receptions and drinks parties.
Tapas make a party in Botley easy and sociable. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Botley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Botley
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Questions from Botley
Which station should guests use for Botley?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Botley?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In Botley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
Parks such as Raleigh Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
Botley: venues and local tips
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Botley. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter and St Paul. Historic buildings near Botley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Tapas catering in OX2 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Botley include Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Botley include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Seacourt Bridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Botley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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