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Tapas Catering in Ewelme
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ewelme and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Ewelme?
Tapas catering in Ewelme, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For drinks reception canapés and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española and more.
For a country party near Ewelme, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Ewelme 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.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Other catering in Ewelme
FAQs for Ewelme
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Ewelme? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and 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.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Tapas for events in Ewelme
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Ewelme and nearby villages. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Ewelme to Oxford (11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Ewelme often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (4.2 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Ewelme is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across OX10 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Ewelme, we cover Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Ewelme includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Ewelme
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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