Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Church Hanborough, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Church Hanborough: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
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Tapas catering in Church Hanborough, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. For sharing tapas starters and office parties and launches, we can cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Church Hanborough, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Church Hanborough (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Your questions about tapas catering in Church Hanborough
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Church Hanborough for guests?
Hanborough station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much does tapas catering cost in Church Hanborough?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Church Hanborough hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Tapas for events in Church Hanborough
Church Hanborough is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX29 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Church Hanborough to Oxford (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hanborough station, about 0.8 miles north-east. If you are looking at a historic venue around Church Hanborough, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in OX29, we can bring tapas catering to you. For events just outside Church Hanborough, we cover Long Hanborough (1 mile north-west), Bladon (2 miles north-east), Worton (2 miles south-east), Woodstock (3 miles north-east) and Begbroke (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Morris Motors Museum (0.8 miles north-east).
- Schools near Church Hanborough include Bartholomew School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hand and Shears pub (under half a mile south)
Who books tapas catering in Church Hanborough?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
What else we do in Church Hanborough
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Church Hanborough is around 9:30pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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