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Tapas Catering for Charney Bassett events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Charney Bassett. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering for Charney Bassett events
Perfect for your event in Charney Bassett
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
Tapas catering in Charney Bassett, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For office parties and launches and sharing tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers and more.
Near Charney Bassett, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Charney Bassett: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Charney Bassett close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Tapas for events in Charney Bassett
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Charney Bassett to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Charney Bassett is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (2.9 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Charney Bassett frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Charney Bassett for tapas catering include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Charney Bassett includes Chain Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south)
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Charney Bassett has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
For event organisers in Charney Bassett
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Nearby places to Charney Bassett
More for events in Charney Bassett
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. 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.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting 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