Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Brighthampton, Oxfordshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brighthampton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Brighthampton events
Tapas catering for your event in Brighthampton
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For sharing tapas starters and anniversary parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española for your guests.
For a country party near Brighthampton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Brighthampton (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Nearby places to Brighthampton
Also in Brighthampton
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
For event organisers in Brighthampton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Brighthampton and across Oxfordshire
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
FAQs for Brighthampton
Is Brighthampton close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Brighthampton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Receptions and parties in Brighthampton
Brighthampton is about 4 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Brighthampton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Brighthampton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Brighthampton to Oxford (9 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Brighthampton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Brighthampton include Longworth House (2.5 miles south) and Appleton Manor (3.9 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in OX29, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Aston Road, Abingdon Road and Malthouse Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Brighthampton for tapas catering include Standlake (1 mile east), Hardwick (2 miles north), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), Ducklington (3 miles north-west) and South Leigh (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-west), Carterton (7 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local schools include Standlake Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Brighthampton
Tapas get people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Brighthampton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as St Giles' Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Brighthampton 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning tapas catering in Brighthampton? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
- 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