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Tapas Catering for Epwell events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Epwell.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Epwell
How our tapas catering works in Epwell
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and birthday drinks.
Near Epwell, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Epwell (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Epwell questions
Is Epwell too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Anne?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Epwell is around 9:30pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Events we cater in Epwell
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Anne.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
Tapas for events in Epwell
Epwell is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX15 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Epwell to Oxford (about 24 miles away).
Historic buildings near Epwell often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Upton House (3.3 miles north) and Broughton Castle (4.2 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in OX15 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Birds Lane, Back Lane and Thatchers Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Epwell for tapas catering include Sibford Gower (2 miles south), Shenington (2 miles north-east), Burdrop (2 miles south), Alkerton (2 miles north-east) and Shutford (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles east) and Ellen Badger Hospital (5.9 miles west). Open spaces near Epwell include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you will find Chandler's Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block (less than half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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