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Tapas & canapé catering in Chilswell, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Chilswell and across Oxfordshire.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering for Chilswell events
How our tapas catering works in Chilswell
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Chilswell. We are frequently asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and engagement parties, with tortilla española, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Near Chilswell, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Chilswell (OX1)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
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What else we do in Chilswell
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Common questions in Chilswell
Is Chilswell close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Chilswell?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. 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
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See How we price Or The cost guide.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Chilswell stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Chilswell? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For event organisers in Chilswell
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Chilswell: venues and local tips
Chilswell is about 3 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX1 area, we can bring the pans to you. Chilswell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
A picnic in Raleigh Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Oxford station is about 2 miles away.
Wherever your event is in OX1, we can bring tapas catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Boars Hill (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile east), Harcourt Hill (1 mile north), South Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westgate Shopping Centre (2 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Chilswell includes Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
Where we can cook in Chilswell
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- 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