Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Foscot
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Foscot and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Foscot
Questions from Foscot
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Leonard?
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 Foscot too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How our tapas catering works in Foscot
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For launches and office parties and evening sharing boards, we can cook Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Foscot, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Foscot (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Foscot
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Foscot, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Chastleton House (4.4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning a tapas spread in Foscot
Foscot is about 9 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Foscot and the surrounding area. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 20 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Kingham station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Leonard.
Anywhere in OX7, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Station Road and Old Burford Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Foscot, we also cover Idbury (2 miles south-west), Fifield (2 miles south), Milton-under-Wychwood (3 miles south), Fulbrook (6 miles south) and Little Barrington (6 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (10 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Moore Cottage Hospital (5 miles west).
Also in Foscot
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Foscot
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Foscot stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm 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.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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