Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Clifton events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Clifton and across Oxfordshire.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Book tapas catering in Clifton
About our tapas catering in Clifton
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For tapas with a paella main course and sharing boards for evening guests, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers and more.
Near Clifton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Clifton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Clifton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Clifton for guests?
The closest is Kings Sutton station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Clifton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Clifton until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Tapas for events in Clifton
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX15 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Clifton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Clifton to Oxford (16 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 2.7 miles north.
Wherever your event is in OX15, we can cook for your guests. From County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
- Local pubs include Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House (under half a mile east)
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
What affects the price in Clifton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Also near Clifton
Also in Clifton
Perfect for your event in Clifton
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Clifton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
For event organisers in Clifton
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose live paella in Clifton?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
- 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