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Tapas & canapé catering in Fawley, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Fawley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Book tapas catering in Fawley
About our tapas catering in Fawley
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and tapas before paella.
For a country party near Fawley, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Fawley (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Fawley?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Parks such as Fawley Court and Temple Island have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Fawley
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Fawley is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Fawley? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Fawley hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Tapas for events in Fawley
Fawley is about 6 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Fawley, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Fawley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Historic buildings near Fawley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Greenlands (1.2 miles south-east) and Stonor Park (1.9 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Fawley is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in RG9, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at events in Fawley Bottom (1 mile west), Middle Assendon (1 mile west), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-west), Bix (2 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Benson (9 miles west), Chinnor (9 miles north), Tilehurst (10 miles south-west) and Wallingford (10 miles west).
A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (5.8 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Walnut Tree pub (under half a mile north)
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Common questions in Fawley
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary the Virgin's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Fawley Court and Temple Island?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Towns and villages near Fawley
What else we do in Fawley
Where we can cook in Fawley
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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