Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Burdrop, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Burdrop. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Burdrop
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
About our tapas catering in Burdrop
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and table tapas as a starter.
For a country party near Burdrop, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Burdrop (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Burdrop and across Oxfordshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Burdrop 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Burdrop? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a tapas spread in Burdrop
Burdrop is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Burdrop, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Burdrop. Burdrop is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Burdrop to Oxford (about 22 miles away).
Historic houses near Burdrop include Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east) and Upton House (4.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Burdrop often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in OX15, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Hawk's Lane and Acre Ditch, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Burdrop, we cover Sibford Gower (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Burdrop includes Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Sibford School (0.5 miles south)
Who books tapas catering in Burdrop?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Burdrop and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Holy Trinity.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
Questions from Burdrop
Do you come out to small places like Burdrop?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Burdrop from London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What affects the price in Burdrop
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head typically 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
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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