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Tapas & canapé catering in Dane Hill, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Dane Hill.
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
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How our tapas catering works in Dane Hill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For welcome-drink canapés and work receptions, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Dane Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Dane Hill (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dane Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Dane Hill for guests?
Heyford station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Dane Hill?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Tapas for events in Dane Hill
Dane Hill is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Dane Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 3 miles south. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in North Aston (1 mile east), Duns Tew (1 mile south-west), Middle Aston (2 miles south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Hempton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (10 miles south) and Headington Quarry (15 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (1.4 miles north).
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Dane Hill stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Dane Hill
Tapas are sociable food.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Dane Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Dane Hill
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Dane Hill
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And What paella 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