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Tapas Catering in Fritwell
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fritwell. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Fritwell
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
About our tapas catering in Fritwell
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is engagement celebrations and evening grazing, we can cook patatas bravas, croquetas and tortilla española.
Near Fritwell, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Fritwell (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Events we cater in Fritwell
They work for any size of event.
In Fritwell and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Fritwell frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Fritwell stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Fritwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Fritwell
Fritwell is about 5 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX27, we can bring the pans to you. Fritwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Heyford station is about 4 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Olave.
Tapas catering in OX27 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on East Street, Fewcott Road and Hodgson Close. For events just outside Fritwell, we cover Fewcott (1 mile south-east), Souldern (1 mile north), Ardley (1 mile south-east), Somerton (2 miles west) and Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north-west), Bicester (5 miles south-east), Kidlington (10 miles south), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ardley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include George and Dragon pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Questions from Fritwell
How far is Fritwell from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Olave: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What else we do in Fritwell
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Fritwell hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price 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