Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Grandpont events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Grandpont: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Grandpont
Occasions we cook for in Grandpont
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you are looking at a historic venue around Grandpont, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
Tapas catering for your event in Grandpont
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we are often booked for sharing boards for evening guests and sharing tapas starters.
Tapas make a party in Grandpont easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Grandpont (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Grandpont: venues and local tips
Grandpont is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Grandpont and the surrounding area. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Parks such as Raleigh Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Matthew's.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1 and OX2. From New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the A420, Grandpont is easy for us to reach for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in St. Ebbes (1 mile north), New Hinksey (1 mile south-east), Osney (1 mile north-west), St John Street area (1 mile north) and South Hinksey (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (1.1 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Grandpont include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (under half a mile north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Marlborough House (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Radcliffe Camera (0.7 miles north-east)
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Grandpont stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for 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
Where we can cook in Grandpont
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
FAQs for Grandpont
Is Grandpont close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at St Matthew's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you cater in Grandpont?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Grandpont and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Also near Grandpont
Also in Grandpont
- 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