Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Great Western Park
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Great Western Park.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Great Western Park?
How our tapas catering works in Great Western Park
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Great Western Park. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and sharing tapas starters, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a party in a place like Great Western Park, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Great Western Park (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Places near Great Western Park
More for events in Great Western Park
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Great Western Park: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Great Western Park for guests?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Matthew?
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you come to Great Western Park?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Great Western Park. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Receptions and parties in Great Western Park
Great Western Park is about 1 mile west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Great Western Park, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 1.3 miles east. Historic buildings near Great Western Park frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Great Western Park is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in OX11, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Holly Lane, Maple Road and Slade Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Didcot (1 mile east), Milton (2 miles north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles north), Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles north-east) and Culham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (14 miles west) and Kidlington (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Open spaces near Great Western Park include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Nearby schools include UTC Oxfordshire (within half a mile west) and UTC Oxfordshire (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (0.6 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Great Western Park has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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