Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Duns Tew, Oxfordshire
Planning tapas catering in Duns Tew? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Duns Tew
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas catering in Duns Tew, made fresh on the day
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. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course, serving patatas bravas, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Duns Tew, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Duns Tew: venues and local tips
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Duns Tew and nearby villages. Duns Tew is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Heyford station is about 2.8 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene.
Tapas catering in OX25 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (within half a mile south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Why choose tapas catering in Duns Tew?
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Historic buildings near Duns Tew often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Duns Tew
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Duns Tew questions
Which station should guests use for Duns Tew?
Heyford station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Duns Tew until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Other catering in Duns Tew
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
- 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