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Tapas Catering for Chadlington 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 for events in Chadlington.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Chadlington events
Tapas catering for your event in Chadlington
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We cook Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and sharing tapas starters.
Near Chadlington, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Chadlington (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Chadlington?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Chadlington is around 9:30pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Chadlington?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Chadlington:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in Chadlington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Chadlington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Chadlington
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Receptions and parties in Chadlington
Chadlington is about 8 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Chadlington, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Charlbury station is about 2.4 miles away. Historic buildings near Chadlington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in OX7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Church Road, Stonelee Close and Quarry Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Shorthampton (1 mile south), Chilson (2 miles south), Ascott-under-Wychwood (3 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (14 miles north-east), Witney (8 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (3 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chipping Norton Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include Tite Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- 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