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Tapas & canapé catering in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Planning tapas catering in Farnborough? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Farnborough events
Receptions and parties in Farnborough
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Farnborough to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Farnborough is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
About our tapas catering in Farnborough
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella, serving Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Farnborough, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Farnborough questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Add sangria or cava
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Farnborough hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Farnborough stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Occasions we cook for in Farnborough
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Farnborough book us for events such as:
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
If you are looking at a historic venue around Farnborough, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What affects the price in Farnborough
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
- 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