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Tapas Catering for Fingest events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Fingest.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Fingest events
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables.
Staff to serve canapés.
Tapas catering for your event in Fingest
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We are often asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and sharing tapas starters, with Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Fingest, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Fingest (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Fingest: venues and local tips
Fingest is about 5 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Events in Fingest are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Saunderton station is about 4.8 miles away. Fingest is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in RG9, we can bring tapas catering to you. We also cook at events in Turville (1 mile west), Little Frieth (1 mile south-east), Cadmore End (1 mile north-east), Frieth (1 mile south-east) and Bolter End (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Thame (10 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (10 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wycombe Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Fingest include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Fingest until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Fingest?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
In Fingest and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
Nearby historic houses include Stonor Park (2.5 miles south-west) and Greenlands (3.6 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Fingest
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Bartholomew: 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.
Is Fingest too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cover Fingest?
We do. Fingest is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Fingest
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Fingest and across Oxfordshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Fingest
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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