Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Cogges events
Something 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 Cogges.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Cogges
Tapas catering for your event in Cogges
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it’s sharing boards for evening guests and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
For a party in a place like Cogges, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Cogges (OX28, OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Occasions we cook for in Cogges
Tapas get people talking.
In Cogges and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Finstock station, about 4.8 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
Tapas for events in Cogges
Cogges is about 1 mile east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Cogges, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Cogges is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Cogges to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Cogges frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the OX28 and OX29 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mead Lane, Puck Lane and Manor Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Cogges on the A4095, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Witney (1 mile west), Madley Park (1 mile north-east), High Cogges (1 mile east), Ducklington (1 mile south) and South Leigh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (13 miles south), Grove (12 miles south) and Faringdon (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (less than half a mile north-east).
- Schools near Cogges include The Henry Box School (0.5 miles south-west) and Wood Green School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Griffin Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Cogges is around 9:30pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Cogges? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Cogges
How far is Cogges from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
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 help you decide the split.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
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A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- 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