Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cothill, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Cothill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Cothill
How our tapas catering works in Cothill
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it is office parties and launches and sharing tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Cothill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Cothill (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Cothill
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Why choose tapas catering in Cothill?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Cothill, people book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Radley station is about 3.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Common questions in Cothill
How far is Cothill from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Cothill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Nearby places to Cothill
More for events in Cothill
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Cothill is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Cothill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Cothill
Cothill is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Cothill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Cothill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Cothill to Oxford (6 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Cothill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Cothill include Appleton Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Longworth House (5 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Cothill, we cover Dry Sandford (1 mile north-east), Shippon (1 mile south-east), Frilford Heath (1 mile south-west), Tubney (2 miles west) and Marcham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (2 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Cothill includes Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Schools near Cothill include Larkmead School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Merry Miller pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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