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Tapas Catering in Caulcott
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Caulcott and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Caulcott events
Tapas catering in Caulcott, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Caulcott, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Caulcott (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Perfect for your event in Caulcott
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
If you are looking at a historic venue around Caulcott, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Caulcott and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Caulcott
Which station should guests use for Caulcott?
Heyford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Caulcott?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
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Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Caulcott until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Caulcott: venues and local tips
Caulcott is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Caulcott or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Caulcott to Oxford (11 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Heyford Park Chapel. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Heyford station, about 1.6 miles west.
We cater events across OX25. We can cater an event on streets such as South Street, Lower Heyford Road and Greenway or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Upper Heyford (1 mile north), Lower Heyford (1 mile west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles east), Ardley (3 miles north-east) and Somerton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Ardley Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
- 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