Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Edgehill events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Edgehill.
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Edgehill
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Tapas catering in Edgehill, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include albóndigas, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for canapés with welcome drinks and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Edgehill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Edgehill (OX15, CV35)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Edgehill
Edgehill is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX15, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 27 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. Nearby historic houses include Upton House (1 mile south) and Farnborough Hall (3.7 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Wherever your event is in OX15 and CV35, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Edgehill, we cover Ratley (1 mile east), Sun Rising (1 mile south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill.
- Local pubs include Castle at Edgehill pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Edgehill is around 9:30pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Towns and villages near Edgehill
Also in Edgehill
For event organisers in Edgehill
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Edgehill: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Edgehill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater in Edgehill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Edgehill is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Events we cater in Edgehill
Big or small, tapas work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Edgehill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Edgehill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- 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