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Tapas & canapé catering in Cuddesdon, 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 turns food into part of your event in Cuddesdon.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Cuddesdon?
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Tapas catering in Cuddesdon, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and launches and office parties.
In a rural spot like Cuddesdon, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Cuddesdon (OX44)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Cuddesdon
Cuddesdon is about 5 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Cuddesdon are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire.
Historic buildings near Cuddesdon often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Church Close and Field Lane. For events just outside Cuddesdon, we cover Denton (1 mile south-west), Blenheim (1 mile west), Garsington (2 miles west), Wheatley (2 miles north) and Littleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Templars Square (3.6 miles west) and Slade Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Cuddesdon includes Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Local schools include Wheatley Park School (2.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Library Farmhouse (1.3 miles west)
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Cuddesdon until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Cuddesdon
What else we do in Cuddesdon
Events we cater in Cuddesdon
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Cuddesdon and Oxfordshire:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Cuddesdon include Garsington Manor (1.3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Cuddesdon and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Your questions about tapas catering in Cuddesdon
Do you come out to small places like Cuddesdon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Cuddesdon close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cover Cuddesdon?
We do. We cook at events in Cuddesdon and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What affects the price in Cuddesdon
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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