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Tapas & canapé catering in Burford, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Burford.
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Burford
Tapas catering in Burford, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and canapés with welcome drinks, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In Burford, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Burford (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Nearby places to Burford
More for events in Burford
Occasions we cook for in Burford
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (4.4 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
FAQs for Burford
How far is Burford from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When do you arrive?
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.
Why choose live paella in Burford?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Burford and across Oxfordshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around Burford
Burford is about 3 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX18 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Burford to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shipton station, about 4.5 miles north-east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, Lower High Street and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Burford is on the A40 and A361, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Burford, we also cover Fulbrook (1 mile north-east), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (4 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (3 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles north) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Upton and Signet (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Burford School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Burford 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.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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