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Tapas & canapé catering in Denton, Oxfordshire
Planning tapas catering in Denton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Denton
Denton questions
Is Denton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Tapas catering in Denton, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s tapas with a paella main course and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Denton, 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
- Denton (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Denton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX44 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Other catering in Denton
Tapas for events in Denton
Denton is about 5 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Denton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Denton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Radley station, about 4.9 miles south-west. Historic houses near Denton include Garsington Manor (0.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Wherever your event is in OX44, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Denton Hill and Denton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cuddesdon (1 mile north-east), Blenheim (1 mile west), Garsington (1 mile west), Little Milton (2 miles south-east) and Wheatley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (5 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Templars Square (3.5 miles west) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Schools near Denton include Wheatley Park School (2.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Manor Bar (0.9 miles west)
- Other local spots include Library Farmhouse (1 mile west)
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Denton
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Denton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
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 plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Denton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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