Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Great Tew events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Great Tew: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Great Tew
How our tapas catering works in Great Tew
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and anniversary parties, with croquetas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Great Tew, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Great Tew (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Great Tew stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Great Tew? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
Nearby places to Great Tew
Also in Great Tew
Events we cater in Great Tew
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Great Tew and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Great Tew, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
FAQs for Great Tew
How far is Great Tew from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Great Tew too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Great Tew.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much does tapas catering cost in Great Tew?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What affects the price in Great Tew
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Great Tew
Great Tew is about 8 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Great Tew will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Great Tew is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in OX7 is planned around your venue and your guests. From The Square, Old Road and New Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Little Tew (1 mile south-west), Swerford (2 miles north-west), Wigginton (2 miles north), South Newington (3 miles north) and Church Enstone (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Banbury (8 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (under half a mile north) and Deddington Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Great Tew includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you will find The Falkland Arms Public House (within half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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