Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Goosey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Goosey.
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Goosey
About our tapas catering in Goosey
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and drinks reception canapés, serving albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Goosey, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Goosey (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Goosey: venues and local tips
Goosey is about 4 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Goosey, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Goosey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Goosey to Oxford (14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the SN7 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Goosey, we cover Denchworth (2 miles east), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles north-east), Grove (3 miles east) and Pusey (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Faringdon Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The Pound Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Nearby places to Goosey
What else we do in Goosey
Questions from Goosey
Is Goosey too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Goosey close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you cover Goosey?
We do. We cook at events in Goosey and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Goosey has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Goosey? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Goosey
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Goosey, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Goosey, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- 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