Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Fencott
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 for events in Fencott.
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Fencott?
What affects the price in Fencott
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
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.
About our tapas catering in Fencott
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we’re frequently booked for welcome-drink canapés and receptions and drinks parties.
Near Fencott, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Fencott (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Fencott
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (3.2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Fencott
We are having a ceremony at Murcott Mission Room: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Fencott?
The closest is Islip station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What else we do in Fencott
For event organisers in Fencott
Throwing 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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fencott: venues and local tips
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Fencott and the surrounding area. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Islip station, about 3.2 miles west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Murcott Mission Room.
Anywhere in OX5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Fencott, we also cover Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (0.9 miles west)
Where we can cook in Fencott
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Fencott
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Fencott stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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