Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Clanfield, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Clanfield.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Clanfield
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Clanfield
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
About our tapas catering in Clanfield
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and anniversary parties, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
Near Clanfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Clanfield (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
FAQs for Clanfield
Is Clanfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Clanfield from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
For event organisers in Clanfield
Organising a club, school or community event in Clanfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Tapas for events in Clanfield
Clanfield is about 4 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Clanfield, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Clanfield include Kelmscott Manor (2.7 miles south-west) and Buscot Park (4 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Stephen, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in OX18, we can bring tapas catering to you. Local streets include Main Street, Wicks Close and Mill Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Clanfield, we also cover Weald (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles north), Bampton (2 miles north-east), Carterton (4 miles north) and Aston (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (7 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles south-east), Grove (10 miles south-east), Faringdon (4 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Radcot Castle (1.4 miles south). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Mason's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Clanfield
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Clanfield has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
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 will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
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Other catering in Clanfield
- 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