Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Caversfield events
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 in Caversfield.
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Caversfield?
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How our tapas catering works in Caversfield
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For welcome-drink canapés and sharing tapas starters, we can cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Caversfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Caversfield (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Tapas for events in Caversfield
Caversfield is about 1 mile north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Caversfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Caversfield. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bicester North station is about 1.2 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Lawrence.
We cook at events all over OX27. Whether your event is on Orchard Square, Davis Gardens and Thompson Drive or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bure Park (1 mile south-west), Bicester (1 mile south), Stratton Audley (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles west) and Stoke Lyne (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Ardley Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cooper School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (1 mile south)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Caversfield questions
Which station should guests use for Caversfield?
Bicester North station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Caversfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cover Caversfield?
Yes, we do. Caversfield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Events we cater in Caversfield
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Caversfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
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Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Caversfield stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- 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