Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Broughton, Oxfordshire
Something 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 Broughton.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in Broughton
Tapas catering in Broughton, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s launches and office parties and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Broughton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Broughton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Broughton
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
What else we do in Broughton
Broughton: your questions answered
How far is Broughton from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
For event organisers in Broughton
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Broughton stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Tapas for events in Broughton
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Broughton and the surrounding area. Broughton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Broughton to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Banbury station is about 2.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (less than half a mile south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Wherever your event is in OX15, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Broughton, we also cover North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Tudor Hall School (1.1 miles east) and The Warriner School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (0.9 miles north)
Events we cater in Broughton
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic buildings near Broughton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- 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