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Tapas & canapé catering in East Hagbourne, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in East Hagbourne.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in East Hagbourne
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Tapas catering in East Hagbourne, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are croquetas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for canapés with welcome drinks and office parties and launches.
In a rural spot like East Hagbourne, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- East Hagbourne (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
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.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in East Hagbourne
East Hagbourne is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of East Hagbourne to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from East Hagbourne to Oxford (11 miles away).
Historic houses near East Hagbourne include Brightwell Manor (3.5 miles north-east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.6 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around East Hagbourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of East Hagbourne, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the OX11 postcode area. From North Croft, The Croft and Wilcher Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Coscote (1 mile west), West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile south-west), Blewbury (2 miles south) and Harwell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (8 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles east), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Schools near East Hagbourne include St Birinus School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Fleur De Lys Public House (under half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Nearby places to East Hagbourne
Other catering in East Hagbourne
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
East Hagbourne: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is East Hagbourne from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you come to East Hagbourne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including East Hagbourne and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Who books tapas catering in East Hagbourne?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 1.3 miles north.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in East Hagbourne 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in East Hagbourne and across Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And 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