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Tapas & canapé catering in Drayton, Oxfordshire
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 Drayton.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Drayton
Tapas catering in Drayton, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for drinks reception canapés and office parties and launches.
For a party in a place like Drayton, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Drayton (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Drayton
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Appleford station, about 3 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
Drinks receptions around Drayton
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX14 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Drayton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Saint Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in OX14 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Drayton include Dry Sandford Pit.
- Schools near Drayton include Larkmead School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Drayton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Drayton
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Drayton
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Drayton
Also in Drayton
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Your questions about tapas catering in Drayton
What’s the nearest station to Drayton for guests?
The closest is Appleford station, roughly 3 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Saint Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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