Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Chesterton, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chesterton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Chesterton
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
How our tapas catering works in Chesterton
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and evening grazing, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
For a country party near Chesterton, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Chesterton (OX26)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Chesterton?
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Chesterton has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Chesterton hosts choose us
- We cover Chesterton and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Receptions and parties in Chesterton
Chesterton is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Chesterton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chesterton. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chesterton to Oxford (10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 1.7 miles east. Historic buildings near Chesterton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the OX26 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Fortescue Drive, Chestnut Close and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Wendlebury (1 mile south), Merton (2 miles south-east), Ambrosden (3 miles east), Launton (3 miles east) and Fencott (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (15 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Avenue (1 mile east) and Ardley Castle (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local schools include The Bicester School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Cow pub (under half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
FAQs for Chesterton
Is Chesterton close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
Also near Chesterton
What else we do in Chesterton
- 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