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Tapas Catering in Didcot
Looking for tapas catering in Didcot? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Didcot
About our tapas catering in Didcot
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and we’re frequently booked for tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests.
In Didcot, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Didcot (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Didcot
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Didcot frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
Drinks receptions around Didcot
Didcot is about 10 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Didcot will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Didcot is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Didcot has its own station, Didcot Parkway station. Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (3.4 miles east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.6 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Didcot, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in OX11, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Station Road, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Didcot on the A4130 and B4016, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Didcot, we also cover Great Western Park (1 mile west), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles north), Milton (2 miles north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles north-west) and Long Wittenham (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles west), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Didcot has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near Didcot include Didcot Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Arms (within half a mile west)
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Didcot and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Nearby places to Didcot
Also in Didcot
Questions from Didcot
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Didcot?
Didcot Parkway station, in Didcot itself.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Didcot stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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