Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Deddington 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 turns food into part of your event in Deddington.
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Deddington events
About our tapas catering in Deddington
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it’s evening grazing and cocktail parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Deddington, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Deddington (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Deddington and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Deddington
Also in Deddington
Deddington questions
Do you come out to small places like Deddington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Deddington?
The closest is Kings Sutton station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Deddington until about 9:30pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Deddington? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Why choose tapas catering in Deddington?
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
Drinks receptions around Deddington
Deddington is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Deddington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Deddington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Deddington to Oxford (16 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.2 miles north-east. If you are looking at a historic venue around Deddington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of the OX15 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Market Place, High Street and Victoria Terrace or the roads around them. For events just outside Deddington, we cover Hempton (1 mile west), Dane Hill (2 miles south), North Aston (2 miles south), Barford St John (2 miles north-west) and Barford St Michael (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (9 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (9 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
- Local pubs include Kings Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
- 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