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Tapas Catering for Fawler events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Fawler: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Fawler
Tapas for events in Fawler
Fawler is about 5 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Events in Fawler are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Fawler is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Fawler to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Fawler include Blenheim Palace (4.4 miles east) and Minster Lovell Hall (4.6 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in OX7, we plan around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Fawler, we cover Finstock (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile east), Ramsden (2 miles south-west), Charlbury (2 miles north-west) and East End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south) and Carterton (8 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Tapas catering for your event in Fawler
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For engagement celebrations and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas for your guests.
Near Fawler, 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
- Fawler (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Fawler
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Fawler, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Fawler has its own station, Finstock station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
What affects the price in Fawler
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Fawler: your questions answered
How far is Fawler from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Fawler stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fawler? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Other catering in Fawler
- 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