Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Draycott
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Draycott and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
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How our tapas catering works in Draycott
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For engagement celebrations and tapas with a paella main course, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas and more.
Near Draycott, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Draycott (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Draycott questions
Is Draycott close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Helen?
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. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or OX9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Draycott
Draycott is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Draycott and nearby villages. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Historic buildings near Draycott frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Helen, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX9, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Tiddington (1 mile south), Albury (1 mile south-east), Little Ickford (1 mile north-east), Ickford (1 mile north) and Shabbington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Draycott includes Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox Inn (0.5 miles south)
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Who books tapas catering in Draycott?
Big or small, tapas work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Draycott and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (4.8 miles south-west) and Adwell House (4.9 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Draycott stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Draycott? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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