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Tapas Catering for Culham events
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 Culham.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in Culham
About our tapas catering in Culham
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For work receptions and drinks reception canapés, we can cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Near Culham, 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.
- Location
- Culham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Culham until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Culham and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Perfect for your event in Culham
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Culham, people book us for occasions like:
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Culham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Questions from Culham
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Albert Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Tapas for events in Culham
Culham is about 2 miles south-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Culham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Culham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Albert Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
For tapas catering in OX14, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Abingdon Road, Tolgate Road and The Glebe or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sutton Courtenay (1 mile south-west), Caldecott (1 mile west), Appleford-on-Thames (1 mile south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and FitzHarris Castle (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Culham include Dry Sandford Pit and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near Culham include John Mason School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Waggon and Horses pub (within half a mile west)
- 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