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Tapas Catering for Great Haseley events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Great Haseley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Great Haseley?
Great Haseley questions
How far is Great Haseley from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Tapas catering in Great Haseley, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We are frequently asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and receptions and drinks parties, with padrón peppers, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Great Haseley, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Evening receptions in Great Haseley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Also near Great Haseley
Other catering in Great Haseley
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Tapas for events in Great Haseley
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Great Haseley. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Great Haseley to Oxford (7 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Great Haseley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Great Haseley, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in OX44, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Great Haseley includes Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Great Haseley
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Who books tapas catering in Great Haseley?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
Historic houses near Great Haseley include Garsington Manor (3.5 miles west) and Adwell House (3.8 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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