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Tapas Catering in Brookhampton
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 for events in Brookhampton.
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
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How our tapas catering works in Brookhampton
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and office parties and launches, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Brookhampton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Brookhampton (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Brookhampton questions
Which station should guests use for Brookhampton?
Radley station, about 4.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Brookhampton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Brookhampton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Receptions and parties in Brookhampton
Brookhampton is about 7 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Brookhampton and the surrounding area. Brookhampton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Radley station, about 4.8 miles west. Historic buildings near Brookhampton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Brookhampton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across OX44. Your event could be at a home on Warren Hill, Newington Road and Newells Close. For events just outside Brookhampton, we cover Stadhampton (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south-east), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile south), Great Holcombe (1 mile south) and Berinsfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Brightwell Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Brookhampton includes Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (within half a mile north)
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Occasions we cook for in Brookhampton
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Brookhampton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Brookhampton hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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