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Tapas Catering in East Hendred
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 East Hendred.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in East Hendred
What affects the price in East Hendred
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in East Hendred
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For table tapas as a starter and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, Serrano ham and tortilla española for your guests.
Near East Hendred, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- East Hendred (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Your questions about tapas catering in East Hendred
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Augustine of Canterbury?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cover East Hendred?
We do. East Hendred is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near East Hendred
What else we do in East Hendred
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Events we cater in East Hendred
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near East Hendred often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in East Hendred and across Oxfordshire
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in East Hendred
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Events in East Hendred are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from East Hendred to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Didcot Parkway station is about 4.2 miles away. East Hendred is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in OX12, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile south-east)
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in East Hendred has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in East Hendred? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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