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Tapas Catering for Cholsey events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Cholsey. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Cholsey events
How our tapas catering works in Cholsey
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it is engagement celebrations and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
In Cholsey, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Cholsey (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Receptions and parties in Cholsey
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Cholsey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Cholsey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Historic buildings near Cholsey frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Cholsey station is in Cholsey itself. Cholsey is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over OX10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Cholsey includes Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near Cholsey include Cranford House School (1.4 miles south) and Wallingford School (2.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Morning Star pub (within half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Cholsey has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books tapas catering in Cholsey?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cholsey and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Cholsey include Brightwell Manor (2.9 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
For event organisers in Cholsey
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Towns and villages near Cholsey
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Your questions about tapas catering in Cholsey
Which station should guests use for Cholsey?
Cholsey station, in Cholsey itself.
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 do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much does tapas catering cost in Cholsey?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
- 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