Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Cutteslowe
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 Cutteslowe.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Cutteslowe?
Tapas catering for your event in Cutteslowe
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it is welcome-drink canapés and evening grazing, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers for your guests.
Around Cutteslowe, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cutteslowe: venues and local tips
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Cutteslowe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Cutteslowe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine. A picnic in Oxford University Parks? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Cutteslowe on the A4165, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Cutteslowe includes Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.6 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cutteslowe: your questions answered
Can you cook in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Cutteslowe?
Oxford Parkway station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Do you cover Cutteslowe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cutteslowe is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Cutteslowe has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What affects the price in Cutteslowe
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cutteslowe, and we will put together a menu and price.
For event organisers in Cutteslowe
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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Other catering in Cutteslowe
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cutteslowe
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- 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