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Tapas & canapé catering in Crawley, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Crawley.
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Crawley
Crawley: venues and local tips
Crawley is about 1 mile north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Crawley will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Finstock station is about 3.6 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist.
For tapas catering in OX29, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Witney Hill, Farm Lane and Foxburrow Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Leafield (2 miles north-west), Swinbrook (4 miles west), Ascott d'Oyley (4 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-west) and Ascott Earl (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Blenheim Farm.
- Schools near Crawley include Wood Green School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile north)
About our tapas catering in Crawley
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and tapas before paella.
Near Crawley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Crawley (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Crawley until about 9:30pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Other catering in Crawley
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Common questions in Crawley
Do you come out to small places like Crawley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Crawley close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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