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Tapas Catering in Childrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Childrey.
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Childrey
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Tapas catering in Childrey, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Childrey. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and canapés with welcome drinks, serving croquetas, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
For a country party near Childrey, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Childrey (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Childrey
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Childrey, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Childrey. Childrey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Childrey is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in OX12 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Childrey for tapas catering include West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Childrey includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hatchet Public House (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Childrey
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Places near Childrey
Also in Childrey
For event organisers in Childrey
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in Childrey
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Why choose tapas catering in Childrey?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Childrey frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Childrey until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
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