Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Carterton
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Carterton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Carterton
How our tapas catering works in Carterton
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we are frequently booked for engagement celebrations and welcome-drink canapés.
In Carterton, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Carterton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Carterton
Carterton is about 16 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Carterton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (3.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist.
Wherever your event is in OX18, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Marigold Square, Britannia Close and Beverley Crescent. Carterton sits on or near the B4020 and B4477, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Brize Norton (1 mile east), Black Bourton (2 miles south), Minster Lovell (3 miles north-east), Curbridge (3 miles east) and Bampton (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Grove (13 miles south-east), Faringdon (8 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles east). Carterton is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.2 miles south) and Swinford Museum (3.4 miles south-west).
- Schools near Carterton include Carterton Community College (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Eagle pub (0.6 miles south)
For event organisers in Carterton
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Carterton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Questions from Carterton
Is Carterton close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Carterton.
Also near Carterton
Also in Carterton
Who books tapas catering in Carterton?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Carterton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Carterton has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Carterton hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- 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