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Tapas Catering in Gosford
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Gosford.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Gosford
Where we can cook in Gosford
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
How our tapas catering works in Gosford
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and cocktail parties.
For a country party near Gosford, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Gosford (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Evening receptions in Gosford stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Gosford, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Gosford: your questions answered
How far is Gosford from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Saint John the Baptist Hall Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Events we cater in Gosford
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near Gosford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Why choose live paella in Gosford?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Gosford hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Tapas for events in Gosford
Gosford is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Gosford are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Guests travelling by rail: Oxford Parkway station is about 0.7 miles away. Historic houses near Gosford include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.1 miles south) and Blenheim Palace (4.3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in OX5 is planned around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kidlington (1 mile north-west), Islip (2 miles north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north), Bletchingdon (3 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Gosford includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include Gosford Hill School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block (within half a mile north)
Nearby places to Gosford
Other catering in Gosford
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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