Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in East Hanney
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 Hanney.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for East Hanney events
Tapas catering in East Hanney, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. For office parties and launches and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, patatas bravas and albóndigas and more.
Near East Hanney, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in East Hanney stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning a tapas spread in East Hanney
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX12 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from East Hanney to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around East Hanney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near East Hanney include Longworth House (4.5 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
We cater events across the OX12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Main Street, The Green and Morlands, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside East Hanney, we cover Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
More for events in East Hanney
Where we can cook in East Hanney
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in East Hanney? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in East Hanney?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover East Hanney and the whole of Oxfordshire
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Your questions about tapas catering in East Hanney
How far is East Hanney from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is East Hanney too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cover East Hanney?
Yes, we do. East Hanney is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Why choose tapas catering in East Hanney?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In East Hanney and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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