Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Godstow events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Godstow. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Godstow
Tapas catering in Godstow, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We cook padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and tapas starters.
Near Godstow, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Godstow (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
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Also near Godstow
Other catering in Godstow
Tapas for events in Godstow
Godstow is about 3 miles south of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Godstow, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Wolvercote (1 mile north-east), Binsey (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile east), Summertown (1 mile east) and North Oxford (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (2.1 miles south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edward's School (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Trout Inn (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.8 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Godstow is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Godstow
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Godstow
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Godstow?
Oxford Parkway station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Godstow
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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